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A group of Dungannon Media Students are making their own headlines for Haiti. South West College pupils Christina Keightley, Leone Grimes and Emma Corey pledged their support for the people of Haiti in the wake of the recent earthquake which tore the nation apart, leaving over 150,000 dead and thousands injured and homeless.

The trio has organised a night of musical entertainment in The Fort, Dungannon on Saturday 20th February to raise funds for the Haiti aid effort.
Christina told the Courier: "we were all touched by the plight of those in Haiti and felt of those in Haiti and felt we had to do something."

The Media students decided to combine their studies and collective passion for music by inviting local bands and music lovers to unite in raising awareness for the Haiti appeal.
And their invitation didn't fall on deaf ears with an overwhelming response to their appeal.

As a result, an impressive line-up of top home-grown artistes will be taking to the stage at The Fort on February 20 to tune in and help Haiti.
Acts range from Tom and The Foolerys to Dylan Ruane, plus lots more! The Fort's residents DJ will also be providing alternative entertainment upstairs, affording patrons the chance to enjoy all types of music in return for their donations, all of which will go directly to save The Children Haiti.
Fort proprietor Chris Faloon has also kindly offered the services of the popular local establishment free of charge.
Chris told the Courier: "The Fort is obviously delighted to be involved and it is refreshing to see young people working selflessly for such a worthy cause."

Tickets for the Haiti evening are £5 and are available from The Fort and South West College, Dungannon. Alternatively, patrons can pay at the door for an extra £3. Raffle thickets are also available at 50p each, with mystery prizes to be won on the evening and there will be a donations box at the entrance for everyone.

It promises to be an energetic and fun packed fundraiser and the students are hoping that the night will be well supported. Dungannon's pubs have combined to host a day of activities for Haiti on Thursday 12th February.

Pubs holding events include The Fort, Hagan's, McAleer's, McGrath's, PJ Quinn's and Hallidays. "A whole selection of music tastes have been catered for," said Paul Faloon from the Fort.

The full line-up, for the Fort on the 12th, is Chasin Hooley, Justin McGurk, Malachi Cush, The Miracles, Agenda, Circle the Moon, Inflatable Dolls, Pat McManus and More Power To Your Elbow.

To spread the appeal even further, school choirs from the Donaghmore Convent and Dungannon Academy have been confirmed to sing at the Fort too.

The fundraisers kick off at 9.30pm, admission is £8 and all proceeds go to the Haiti fund. If you can't make it to the gig, donations can be made throughout the day.

Source: Tyrone Courier
Date: Wednesday 3rd February 2010