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Gig to salute memory of youth worker

 

A special gig is being held this weekend in memory of a local youth worker who died suddenly earlier this year.

Forty-nine-year-old Paul Cooper was instrumental in building Soundcheck, a music project for young people.

Tomorrow (Sat 20) current members will host the concert in his memory, with more than 15 bands performing.

The gig at St Ninian's High School starts at 6pm and you can get free tickets from www.is.gd/gig4paul 

Current member Jenni Smith says Soundcheck wouldn't be what it is today without Paul's dedicated input: 

 

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