A rock concert in Keighley will raise money to send a troupe of disabled local cheerleaders to America.

Bands across the region including Keighley pop punk's Dead Message will perform at Victoria Hall.

Proceeds will help the Jewels whose members are people with learning difficulties from across Bradford district.

The team was recently chosen to represent the UK in the World Cheerleading Championships in Florida.

The April 1 concert is being organised by Bradford District NHS Care Trust which also set up the Jewels.

The concert, entitled That Band Thing!, promises rock, punk, country and blues music as well as comedy.

Michael Pears, Assistant Manager at the trust's Keighley Day Services said, said the amazing line up would cover every musical taste.

He said: "There will be some serious talent on stage. Victoria Hall is a fantastic venue.

“It’s going to be the most exciting music event so far this year.

Performers include Channel 4-featured Manchester punk girls (hooker), covers bands Covered in Cool and Road Kill, and country, blues and Americana exponents Do Miss America.

The host is local comedienne Liz MacKenzie, and the Jewels open the show with a performance at 5.30pm.

A raffle will offer prizes including Bradford Bulls tickets, a stay at the Midland Hotel, and a camera. Tickets cost £7 from the Musicians Centre at Keighley Railway Station or by phoning 07747 535823 or 07947 255921.

Funding for the America trip is also coming from the Jewels' corporate sponsors Sovereign Health Care.