A PAIR of musical brothers have been spurred on by personal tragedy to hold a special charity gig to raise money for a suicide prevention charity.

Twins Psy and Dan Harrison, who comprise Richmond hip-hop duo Ceiling Demons, chose to fundraise for the Campaign Against Living Miserably – Calm - after three of their close friends took their own lives.

The 26-year-olds plan to highlight the support available for people who feel suicidal - particularly young men who are most at risk - by playing a special tribute gig at the Bishop Blaize in Richmond’s Market Place, on December 18 at 8pm.

Dan said: “We chose Calm because it represents a cause that is close to our hearts

“The north of England exhibits some terrifying statistics, with a recent report by the Office of National Statistics showing that regions in the North-East and Yorkshire hold the highest suicide rates in England.”

The twins said losing their friends not only had a profound impact on their personal lives, but also on their music.

“Ceiling Demons was born out of bereavement,” said Psy.

“It was a catalyst for the project and is a cathartic outlet for us to pay homage to our friends while continuing to represent them.”

Ceiling Demons released their first EP in December 2012 and, committed to the charity’s cause, last November the duo released a single called Every Step is Moving Me Up with fellow musicians Fold, from which all proceeds go to Calm.

Figures released by the Office of National Statistics in January showed the North-East had the highest suicide rate of all other regions in 2013.

The region suffered 3.8 deaths per 100,000 population, almost twice as high as London, which had the lowest rate of 7.9 per 100,000.

Overall, the UK suicide rate was 11.9 deaths per 100,000 population, with the male level more than three times higher than for females.

Dan added: “We all possess a deep-rooted fear of vulnerability, but for men - especially in our culture - there is an ingrained expectation for us to be able to deal with and overcome this fear on our own accord.”

The Bishop Blaize concert will also feature sets from Rantin Richie, Outside Your House, Trinity Lo Fi and DJ Lazy Dave.

Entry to the event is free of charge and a raffle and tombola will take place to raise money for Calm.

Visit thecalmzone.net and Ceiling Demons at facebook.com/CeilingDemons.