TOP artists are set to perform in a concert organised in memory of Paris terror attack victim Nick Alexander.

Tickets for the gig, including Maximo Park, ex-Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes and Travis lead singer Fran Healy, go on sale today.

A memorial trust is also being set up to enhance lives and break down barriers through music.

Nick, 35, who went to school in Colchester, was killed in the devastating attack at the Bataclan Theatre last November.

He had been working as a music merchandiser at an Eagles of Death Metal gig.

Nick’s family have now launched A Peaceful Noise concert, at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, on November 15.

It aims to harness the solidarity in the aftermath of the attack and kick-start a movement which uses music to raise awareness, to unite and to pay tribute to all those who were affected.

The event will raise money for two music-related charities, The Nick Alexander Memorial Trust and Josh Homme’s Sweet Stuff Foundation.

Zoe Alexander, Nick’s sister and A Peaceful Noise founder said: “Live music was Nick’s passion and it seemed only fitting that we mark the anniversary of his passing in this way.

“Everyone who lost their lives that night had a shared love of music and we’re thrilled to bring some of Nick’s favourite artists together for this celebration of unity, peace and rock and roll.”

Nick grew up in Clacton Road, Weeley, where his parents Barry and Sheelagh and Zoe still live.

He attended St James’s Primary School in Colchester and Colchester Royal Grammar School.

The concert will feature performances from a host of Nick’s friends and contemporaries including folk singer-songwriter Frank Turner.

There will also be DJ sets from Bloc Party’s Russell Lissack, DJ (and vicar) Father Brian Ralph and Matt Walsh.

Like the 88 others who lost their lives in the venue that night, as well as the countless injured, Nick was a music lover and going to gigs was a huge part of his life.

The Nick Alexander Memorial Trust has been set up to actively enhance lives and break down barriers through music by providing musical equipment to community groups.

Sweet Stuff Foundation is a charity dedicated to giving assistance to career musicians, recording engineers and their families struggling with illness and disability.

n Tickets for the concert cost from £26 plus booking fee. To buy, visit gigst.rs/APN

nA discounted return coach from Chelmsford and Colchester is available at www.biggreencoach.co.uk/events/a-peaceful-noise-coach-travel