PERFORMERS took to the stage to give something back to the organisation which helped them discover their talent.

They put on an evening of entertainment at The Crofters in Bradshaw to raise money for Harmony Youth Project, which they first attended at the age of just 11 and 12.

A mix-up with the dates meant that Britain's Got Talent star Mr Zip — the man behind the song Where Me Keys, Where Me Phone — meant he missed the show, which he was headlining.

Charlie Barratt, project leader for Halliwell-based Harmony Youth Project, said: "He got the wrong dates, but the entertainment was so good it didn't matter.

"The young people were brilliant, they are now in their 20s, and I remember when the first attended Harmony all those years ago.

"I am so proud of them, some are now singing professionally and I am going album together featuring those who have come through the project."

He added: "The night was tremendous, everything was perfect, the food, the performance and people how nice the acts were.

"They are not just good at what they do, they are genuinely nice people too.

"The evening was very well supported, we had a lot people come to enjoy the evening."

Other acts included a magician, Paul Kay, and Grosvenor Casino in Bolton set up a mock roulette and Black Jack table for people to try their luck.

The fundraising target for the evening was £5,000 but Mr Barrett, who is still counting up the proceeds expects to have beaten that.

The money will be ploughed back into Harmony Youth Project to help today's young people uncover their talent.

Part of the cash will be used to refurbish the club and the rest to buy equipment and resources.