A POPULAR live music venue is set to stage a benefit gig in aid of refugees who have been forced to flee their war-torn homeland.

Coda, in High Street, Colchester, will host its Night of Music For Ukraine this Friday in aid of The British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

Starting at 8.30pm, the fundraising evening of entertainment will feature Polly Haynes, Myopia, Red Metter, Jack Walksh, Foley and Generation Feral.

The charity show is free to attend but guests are encouraged to make a donation.