A huge concert full of Derry artists and local talent is set to take place in the city later this year.
Derry woman Sarajane Olphert said she decided to set up a charity concert to show support to her friend whose father experienced a difficult time while in a local hospital's intensive care unit.
Meanwhile, Ms Olphert said her friend also lost a dog during the challenging period. All monies raised will go to Altnagelvin's ICU and pet rescue organisations Pet FBI and Friends of Rescue.
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Since a call out for musicians and singers to take part last week, more than 30 artists have signed up to take part in the event in the Everglades Hotel on December 6.
She said: “My friend's dad spent some time in Altnagelvin ICU and he received great care there so I wanted to give something back to them.
"Around the time her daddy was in the hospital, she lost her dog and she is a massive dog lover. The pet charities here do such great work, I wanted to give something back to them too.
“I had the idea for the concert and I contacted Nikki McCool, who was the first to come on board. She put a post on Facebook on Friday, and within a few hours, we had a whole line-up of people to sing and none of them wants paid to do it."
She continued: “We’ve loads of Derry acts performing on the night with one from Strabane and our very own Mickey Doherty comparing, too. Emmet Barr from Event Hire Guys is providing a photo booth for free so everyone is really coming together to help out.
“The concert will take place on Tuesday, December 6. Tickets cost £15 and the money will make such a huge difference to Altnagelvin ICU, Pet FBI and Friends of Rescue.
"If anyone wants a ticket, they can call me on 07508897429 or Nikki on 07729179944 or send either of us a message on Facebook."
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