The Sunshine Coast Youth Concert Orchestra will open the spectacular program at this year's Mayor's Command Performance - Young Achievers Variety Concert on Saturday April 16.

This year's concert will be held in the Maleny High School's Activities Centre where the recently installed Sound System is certain to enhance the music produced by this talented group of young musicians.

Over sixty young artists will be performing at this year's concert, which on this occasion will have a strong focus on the young achievers of our district.    The concert will be performed before the Caloundra City Mayor, Councillor Don Aldous and Mrs Aldous.

The Sunshine Coast Youth Concert Orchestra includes a number of Hinterland musicians who will also feature in performances by the String Orchestra and the Sunshine Coast Wind Ensemble on the night's program The Concert will offer variety with vocals, dance and choirs to provide a feast of entertainment for all ages.

Organised on behalf of the Maleny Art Awards to be held in June, funds raised will be shared with the Maleny High School's Chaplaincy Fund.    Tickets for the concert can be purchased at Maleny Newsagency.