AS Music Pool organiser Dennis Schiavon watched events unfold in the Indian Ocean on his TV over the Christmas holiday, his mind began racing ahead to a benefit gig.

When the call came on his first day back at work from local businessman and musician John Westoby, requesting assistance with organising a benefit concert, he was immediately on the case.

The tsunami benefit gig is on Friday, February 4, at the Royal National College for the Blind and will feature four of the county's top acts.

John's band, SoulD play the best-loved soul classics; Dennis' band, The Big Top, perform raunchy, rocky, glam rock pop classics; The Sultana Brothers are the ultimate foot-tapping blues and boogie kings and Don't Panic feature Phil and Jo Bates on guitars, vocals and keyboards.

"The response has been fantastic," Dennis said.

"Everyone involved is donating their services - the venue, sound and lighting people, printers and, of course, the bands themselves. It's a testament to the generous spirit of this county that every single person or business we asked has said, 'Yes, no problem'. Let's hope the boogie-ing public respond in the same way!"

Tickets for the 400-capacity gig are available from the Paperback Exchange in High Town, TICs across the county, Hay Wholefoods and via the Music Pool on 01432 278118.

All proceeds will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee.