A FUNDRAISING concert is taking place to help scientists searching for a brain tumour cure.

The From Bach to the Beatles cello concert will feature a selection of pieces at St Mary’s Church in Upton Grey on Sunday.

Nine musicians from the Benslow Cello Ensemble will perform at the event.

Group leader Sean Turpin has arranged a number of pieces by composers including Purcell, Pergolesi, Vivaldi, and the evening will culminate in a performance of Lennon and McCartney’s Let it Be.

The money raised will help the Brain Tumour Research charity towards its mission of funding dedicated Research Centres of Excellence in the UK and campaigning for the Government and larger cancer charities to invest more nationally.

Among the musicians is Stephen Painter, a Trustee at Brain Tumour Research, who said: “For the second year, the cellists have agreed to meet for a workshop and to perform a concert at the end of it. They are delighted that their request to play at St. Mary’s Church has been accepted by the rector and the church wardens.

“Entry is free but, as befits the occasion, the concert will be in support of Brain Tumour Research, as well as the church.

“Brain tumours are indiscriminate; they can affect anyone at any age. What’s more, they kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.”

Tickets are available on the night for a donation.

For more information, go to braintumourresearch.org/fundraise.