A CONCERT at the Sage, in Gateshead, raised more than £35,000 for charity.

The Rook Matthews Sayer charity concert raised £35,250 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

The sell-out event was hosted by BBC's Carol Malia.

Rod Matthews, the executive homes director of Rook Matthews Sayer Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors, brought together musicians that included Bradley Creswick and friends, the Kathryn Tickell Band, baritone Graeme Danby and soprano Valerie Reid.

Andrew Toes, director of the Durham City office, said: "We had a wonderful evening in a world-class venue and we would like to thank everyone who supported the concert."