More than 200 people attended the Beat the Winter Blues Bash at the West Park Hotel in Harrogate for a live show featuring local acts Paul Middleton, Rebel Yell, Malton Hockey, Spirit of John and Ned in an event sponsored by BASH Studios.

A spokesman for the project said : "We are extremely proud that so many people got together on that night to support the homeless. The staff, volunteers and residents would like to thank the West Park Hotel for hosting this concert, Bash Studios who have provided excellent sound material and sound engineers - and all five bands who have generously helped in organising the event all along and played amazing sets."

The event has also received support from the Blues Bar, Rock Steady Music, Muzo, Radio York, Stray FM and the Harrogate Advertiser who have helped promoting the concert and raising funds and awareness.

Thanks to this overwhelming support, more than £1500 have raised been raised for Harrogate Homeless Project. The funds will be used to meet the daily running costs of both the hostel on Bower Street and the Springboard Day Centre.

They would also like to thank all the businesses who have kindly donated valuable prizes for the raffle held on the night