Over €5,000 was raised at a charity concert for Sensational Kids in the Riverbank last weekend.

Local talents Luka Bloom and Karl Vincent played to a packed audience for the gig, which was organised to support local charity Sensational Kids.

The charity is fundraising to open an occupational therapy and sensory integration centre for children in Kildare. 

After a moving presentation from Sensational Kids about their plans to open an occupational therapy centre to help children with ordinary everyday tasks that other children take for granted, Karl Vincent took to the stage. With a his husky voice he enthralled the audience with his own songs and also had them singing along and doing backing to his own version of Video Killed The Radio Star.

He left the stage to a tremendous round of applause from the audience who really enjoyed his performance.

Next up was Luka Bloom and what a show! From moving ballads to hilarious songs about bog men he entertained the audience from start to finish and left them shouting and stamping for more at the end. Between songs he told stories and joked with the crowd.

They were even treated to a few new songs, including one that he had just finished writing two days ago! Luka put on a tremendous show, moving the audience to silence in parts with his moody ballads and then racing back with hilarious upbeat songs that had the audience singing and clapping along. It was a truly sensational night, enjoyed by all.

Most importantly the event raised €5,000 for Sensational Kids. Luka Bloom said that he was delighted to help this deserving charity, and particularly liked the name, Sensational Kids, as it focuses on a child’s ability rather than disability. Sensational Kids would like to thank the Riverbank, Karl Vincent, Luka Bloom and all who attended for their support. For more information about Sensational Kids and upcoming events visit the charity’s website www.sensationalkids.ie