Rockers tribute night for autism charity to be held in Derry next month

A rocking night of music will be held in Derry next month to raise money for a local charity.

The Rock for Autism event takes place at the Delacroix Bar on Friday, May 12.

All the money raised will be donated to the Jigsaw Project which supports young people with autism and their families.

On the night the legendary sounds of AC/DC and Thin Lizzy will be blasted out across the Delacroix by bands cover bands Powerage and Kings Call.

The Mighty Kings call are no strangers in town to the Thin Lizzy fans one of finest tributes to Phil Lynott and the Lizzy boys ever heard.

Lead vocalist/bassist Chris Harte fronts the band with incredible musicians Wilson Graham, Stephen McNeill and Dee Jenkins.

Dee Jenkins then keeps the tempo up all night as he is also the drummer for the AC/DC guys fronted by first lady of rock Jeanette Hutton and Glenn "Duck" McDonald.

They are joined on stage by incredible musicians Brian McCafferty, Kevin McAllister, Damian Connor and Mark David Doherty.

A spokesperson for the organisers said: “The Jigsaw project are very grateful to sound man Gerry Devine, Unit 7 and everyone who has bought a ticket or contributed in any way for the support shown this year again.

“The last remaining tickets are available from The Delacroix and Cool Discs at £7 each and all proceeds go to support a local autistic child in ways you could never dream of.”

Doors open on the night at 9pm sharp.