A MULTI-MEDIA youth event is being held on Teesside this weekend.

RegenR8, at Middlesbrough Town Hall, tomorrow, is billed as a "creative and musical experience" for the area's youngsters.

Started by Metro Church Teesside, and backed by several local churches, it aims to make Christianity relevant to today.

Australian pastor Dave Palmer, of Metro Church, said: "We felt it was time to do something for the youth of Middlesbrough and make a statement right in the centre of town.

"There's so much pressure on young people these days to conform, and to get involved in lifestyles that are bad for them. We want RegenR8 to be an opportunity for them to know there's something better for them and hope for the future."

Doors open at 7.30pm, and tickets cost £3.