Local metal act Bort are banding behind an ill friend this month to help fund treatment for a rare cancer.

Along withNunchukka Superfly, sQuawk!, and Godfrey Turner Overdrive, Bort will play Brighton Up Bar, making the most of their last show for a while. The gig is just part of efforts to raise funds for Louisa Steckenreuter, who suffers fromosteosarcoma, a rare form of cancer.

All funds from the show will go directly to Louisa’s fundraising campaign, which aims to raise $100,000 for medical treatment. Entry is $15.

Rock for Louisa is on Saturday July 18 at Brighton Up Bar. Head to the Facebook event for more information.

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