MUSICIANS will take over the Jericho Tavern pub tonight in a bid to help raise funds for Helen and Douglas House.

The event, hosted by radio station JACKFm, will feature four upcoming artists to help raise vitals funds for the cash-strapped hospice.

It comes after Helen and Douglas House announced it is closing one of its two East Oxford homes as it warned it could run out of money in as little as two years.

JACKFmsays it has had a long-standing relationship with the hospice and over a two-year period helped raise £100,000 for the charity.

The fundraising event tonight will run from 7pm to 11pm and tickets are £5.

Artists include Amir, AKA George, The Kings Parade and Erica.