STUDENTS at a sixth form have organised an evening of music to raise money for a women’s refuge charity.<\/p>\n
Alex Dunn, 17, of Yarm School, was inspired after a visit from Middlesbrough charity The Halo Project.<\/p>\n
The charity, which supports victims of forced marriage, FGM and domestic-based violence, spoke to the students about its work and upcoming projects.<\/p>\n
The lower sixth student and his friend, Aislinn Kalya, 16, wanted to find a way to rally support for the charity.<\/p>\n
Together, the pair have spent the last five months organising an Influential Women concert which will be held at the school’s auditorium next week.<\/p>\n
Following the theme of influential women in music, Alex and Aislinn contacted local performing groups and musicians and have put together a jam-packed lineup of variety performance.<\/p>\n
Alex said: “We thought it was really incredible what The Halo Project are doing and we decided to raise some money to help them.<\/p>\n
“We\u2019re hoping to raise a few thousand pounds to help them refurbish some of the safe houses and house some more.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have spoken to local acts who agreed to be part of it.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been choreographing some dances for school pupils and putting together some performances.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have done all the brand and promotion ourselves. We have been out and handed out fliers in the local area. We made a trailer for the concert.<\/p>\n
The concert will be held at Yarm School Princess Alexandra Auditorium on Wednesday 19th June at 7pm.<\/p>\n
Tickets are \u00a35 for concessions and children and \u00a37 for adults and can be bought via the box office 01642 792587 or online at<\/p>\n