NEARLY 90 schools from across the North-East are busy rehearsing for the forthcoming Young World Concert.

The event will take place in Newcastle on Tuesday, November 14.

Pupils from 86 schools across the region will be part of a 5,000-strong choir performing at the Newcastle Telewest Arena to raise money for Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.

The repertoire includes renditions of everything from the Beatles and Gospel music to Sclub7.

Jan Kemsley, schools-coordinator at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, said: "We hope the children will raise the roof at the Newcastle Arena with their enthusiasm for this event.

"For our part, we'll be singing their praises for helping so many sick children at the hospital."

Children from all over Britain are treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital each year.

Great Ormond Street needs to raise more than £12m each year to fund new research into childhood diseases, buy vital medical equipment and support families.

To book tickets for the concert, call the box office on 0191-401 8000.