HER angelic tones gave The Seekers some of their biggest hits - and provided a musical backdrop to the Swinging Sixties.

Nearly 40 years after their first British chart entry, Australian singer Judith Durham is still on song and brings old classics and new songs to Portsmouth Guildhall next week as part of her first UK solo tour in seven years.

Once described by Elton John as "an enviable talent", Durham's Diamond Tour 2003 has been timed to coincide with the publication of her official biography, Judith Durham - Colours of My Life.

Despite being best known as the lead singer of The Seekers, Durham left the group in 1968 and has since pursued a successful solo career, with nine albums to her name, including her latest self-penned release, Hold On To Your Dream.

Durham of the split: "I wanted to see what else life had in store. I wasn't happy or fulfilled in that group situation."

After leaving the group, she met her husband-to-be, pianist Ron Edgeworth.

"With his help I became a better human being, developed as a musician and experienced life in an entirely different and more adventurous way."

You can see Judith Durham at Portsmouth Guildhall on Wednesday, May 28. Call the box office on 023 9282 4335.