'Perfect behaviour' at rock concert

More than 130 young Peninsula residents attended the Rock for Cancer concert at Umina PCYC on March 26, raising a total of $1500 for the Brisbane Water Relay for Life.

The charity event was organised by Hope Church Umina to give local youth the chance to help Cancer Council NSW in the fight against cancer while enjoying the entertainment on offer.

Event coordinator Ms Melanie de Jager said that, in itssecond year, the concert raised $700 more than last year and attracted more people.

"Not only was this a great financial outcome for cancer research, but everyone had an awesome night," Ms de Jager said.

"The concert was a no alcohol event for high school students.

"The students were extremely well behaved with no trouble at all and at the end of the evening the PCYC was left clean and tidy by the students.

"It is so good to see that there are at least 130 kids on the Peninsula who appreciate a great night out with terrific bands and venue and know how to behave.

"As we hear so many negative things about teenagers today, many people seem to believe they are all troublemakers.

"That is so untrue.

"We did not have any trouble at all, with everyone who attended the night behaving perfectly."

Press release, 31 Mar 2010 Melanie de Jager, Hope Church Umina