Berkeley balcony collapse fundraiser announced

The Academy in Dublin is to host a fundraising event for the survivors of the Berkeley tragedy in California.

The event will take place on July 23, and will see performances from Jape, The Fontaines, The Dublin Gospel Choir and Vann Music, among others.

All funds raised will go towards students who have been left with life altering injuries after the June 16 incident.

Tickets go on sale on Friday at 9am on http://www.ticketmaster.ie.