A BIG band with a big heart are hoping to hit their magical £10,000 marker for charity when they host their annual concert in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support in Barnt Green.

Blackwell Concert Band have been fundraising for the charity for over five years and are looking to reach their target at St. Andrew's Church on Friday, December 16.

The charity is close to their hearts as band secretary, Vicky Stock, is living with incurable advanced breast cancer, while other band members have also been affected by the disease.

Ms Stock, who also volunteers with Macmillan, said: "With more and more people living with cancer, this is such a vital charity.

"It looks after the needs – emotional, financial, and practical – of patients and also their carers and families."

The jazz ensemble will play film themes and festive favourites to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Tickets for the show, which starts at 7.30pm, cost £10 or a donation can be made online.

For details, email blackwellconcertband98@gmail.com or call Vicky on 0121 244 1662.