TEENAGERS fed up with nothing to do at night have organised their own pop concert.

The group of Weymouth youngsters decided to take matters into their own hands after getting frustrated about the lack of activities for people their age that don’t cost any money.

They also felt an event was needed to bring different groups together.

The result is a free under-18s music event at Weymouth Pavilion tomorrow night featuring a line-up of 10 young bands.

The acts cover a range of musical styles from rock and indie to pop and ska.

Main organiser is Ross Broughton-South, 16, who hopes the concert will be the first of many.

Former Royal Manor Arts College student Ross, who plays drums in local rock bands Desert Rose and Rumble Fish Twist, which will be performing tomorrow, hopes to pursue a music career.

He is currently on an Entry to Employment (E2E) course at Tides youth project centre.

Ross, of Southfield Avenue, said: “We want to give young people something to do in the evenings, and to stop the feud between different stereotypes by featuring a range of music.”

Ross was assisted by a band of volunteers including 18-year-old Sophie Palmer, who will act as compere at the concert.

Ross added: “Weymouth has a great live music scene and there are a couple of venues which do under-18s nights. But generally for people my age there isn’t a lot that appeals.”

Weymouth and Portland Borough Council spokesman for culture, tourism and community facilities, Brendan Webster, applauded their efforts.

He added: “We look to communities to get on and do things for themselves. It’s appreciated a lot more than if it was handed to them on a plate.”

The concert was made possible by ITV Fixers, a project to help young people tackle any issue they feel strongly about.

The concert and the story of how it all came together can be see on ITV Meridian West and WestCountry Tonight on Thursday, February 25, at 6pm.

Tomorrow’s alcohol-free concert is a ticket-only event and is sold out.