A BLACKWOOD singing duo who on ITV's The Voice UK are busking in Newport this morning ahead of their live performance in John Frost Square.

Into The Ark duo Dane Lloyd and Taylor Jones who chose Tom Jones to be their mentor on the show will be taking the stage in John Frost Square today at 1.30pm.

But before they take the stage, they will busk around the city centre in various locations.

And they will also be busking around the ground at the Newport Gwent Dragons v Leinster game at Rodney Parade later in the day.

Mr Lloyd and Mr Taylor said: “We’re excited to be back to our home city to play for the people of Newport. It’s great to see Newport up and coming again, and we can’t wait.”

The boys performance is in partnership with Newport Now.

Alan Edwards, chair of Newport Now said: “These are two very talented local boys who are on the verge of huge success through The Voice. We’re hoping fans will flock into the city centre on Friday to show their support, and keep backing the boys if they get through to the public vote stage of the competition.”