The Corn Riots Festival set to return to Jersey

The festival is encouraging people to learn the island's native Norman language, Jèrriais

A music event celebrating legislative reform returns to Jersey next weekend.

The annual Corn Riots Festival will feature live local performers from Saturday 30 September to Sunday 1 October.

The event, in the Royal Square, will also encourage people to learn the island's native Norman language, Jèrriais.

The Corn Riots was a revolt which took place on 28 September 1769 and led to major changes to Jersey's government.

The event will take place from Saturday 30 September to Sunday 1 October

Deputy Kirsten Morel, the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture said the festival was a "celebration of Jersey's modern cultural identity".

He added: "Who knows - this could be the first step to some people learning our wonderful language.

"The event has become an annual celebration of Jersey's culture and history and I hope everyone will come and join in."

The weekend will also feature a children's choir and a public sing-and-play-along, both performing Jèrriais songs.

Islanders can get the chord changes and lyrics by going to the government's website, in preparation for the Musical Riot Play Along at 12:45pm on Sunday.