MEMBERS of an up-and-coming Kidderminster band have high hopes for the future as they organise their first charity gig.

Vacant Revolution have played throughout Wyre Forest since they formed at King Charles I High School two years ago - but the five teenage members are treading uncharted territory when it comes to event organising.

They are holding their first benefit concert, in aid of Oxfam, at Redwoods nightclub in Kidderminster on Tuesday and are delighted to have lined up established bands Girls Love Ponies, Groove Sadistic and Escape From Alcatraz.

Vacant Revolution, which consists of singer, Vicki Adkins, bassist, Chris Fraser, drummer, James Batson and guitarists, Will Escott and Sam Turley, all aged 17, will also perform.

Guitarist, Turley, said the gig had been inspired by the Boxing Day tsunami and had been in the pipeline for "ages".

He intimated to the Shuttle/Times and News that next week's event could be the first of many organised by the band.

"Basically, we're just an alternative rock band but the main thing is that all the bands playing are headline quality so it should be a really good night," he said.

"This is the first gig we've organised on our own for charity and we're looking forward to it.

"We might get into organising a few things in the future because it's gone quite well so far.

"We'll just see how it goes but it should be a great night because all the bands are great, with good fan bases."

More information on the concert, which starts at around 7.45pm, can be obtained by calling the Dixon Street venue on 01562 862288.