MUSIC lovers are expected to flock to a Torfaen venue this month as part of a two-day festival to raise money for the homeless.

The ‘Musicians Against Homelessness’ festival, hosted by the Dragonffli, Pontypool, will invite around 10 acts to showcase their talents for charity.

Performers and punters alike will unite between Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 for the campaign.

The nationwide campaign was launched by Oasis guru Alan McGee, with the twin aims of raising funds for homeless charity Crisis while providing gig opportunities for new bands.

The Pontypool venue is part of a host of UK gigs that are taking place between September 18 to October 9.

Dragonffli owner, Nick Byrne, is also no stranger to fundraising, hosting several charity events including Ffli Stock earlier this year to raise money for Newport’s Ieuan the Lion memorial fund and BMI Fest, raising over £200 for British Heart Foundation.

Mr Byrne, 35, of Pontypool, twins his full-time job with running the music venue in Pontypool, which he acquired in 2013, hosting gigs on Friday and Saturday nights as well as bank holidays.

“Every time I see someone on the street I buy them a cup of coffee and I think homelessness is something that needs to be addressed," he said.

“I decided to take part to try and raise cash for as many people as possible. I don’t think anyone should be homeless and everyone should have a right to have a roof over their head.

“They shouldn’t be living on the streets and there should be support for it. I just want to raise awareness as much as I can.”

Musical acts will play between 7pm and 11.40pm on both Friday and Saturday with doors opening at 6pm.

Friday will see rock acts The Boom Sons as headliners, with support from Pilgrim, The Marks Cartel, Static Fires and Black Boxes.

A packed roster on Saturday will include headliner Deadbeat Deluxe, The Rockin Sinners, Vespertine, The Caspians and Nuclear Lullaby.

For more information and full line-ups, search ‘The Dragonffli’ on Facebook or visit thedragonffli.com