YOUNG people in Worcester can enjoy the next best thing to One Direction as well as a host of other musical acts at a special event.

Kidz Live, a music event organised by Worcester Community Trust project Kidz Play, will see children and young people come together to enjoy music from X Factor finalists, One Direction tribute act Only One Direction and a special one-off performance from the cast of the Lion King from the West End.

Local band Done by Sunrise will also perform at the event, which is hosted by Youthcomm Radio’s Liam Cash and Demi from Stavros Flatley.

Sally Wyatt, WCT play co-ordinator, said: “We are thrilled to be back again this year. The support we had last year from local businesses and partners was amazing and this year is bigger and better..

“We would like to thank Worcester Bosch, LMS Events, Modus, Square Eye productions, Youthcomm Radio and Tammie Louise Photography for their support.”

Local band Chase the Deer will open the show.

The show will take place on Monday, December 22, at the Worcester University Arena on Hylton Road from 4pm to 7pm.

For details call Sally Wyatt on 01905 453453 or email sally@ worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk.

Tickets can also be bought by calling Worcester Live on 01905 611427 or visiting www.worcesterlive.co.uk.

For more on the event visit https://www.facebook.com/WCTKidzLive.