After a hard few weeks of touring, one of the

country's premier Madness tribute bands return to Oxford to evoke the glory days of 2 tone.

Hope and Glory offer a fine take on the uplifting ska-pop sounds of Suggs and his group.

The band play the Little Children Big Needs Charity Ball at the Town Hall on June 28, in aid of the Oxford Children's Hospital Campaign, backed by the Oxford Mail.

Singer Daz, bassist Mr C, sax-man Steve, drummer Geoff, keyboardist Judith, guitarist Neil, and trumpeter John will bash out all your favourite Madness tunes, including Our House, Baggy Trousers, It Must Be Love, and, hopefully, Night Boat to Cairo.

The band have been together just six months, but have already provided the soundtrack to innumerable great nights out.

Don't miss this chance to join a great 80s-style show, and raise cash for a great cause.

Little Children Big Needs Charity Ball starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £25, including a string quartet, buffet dinner and disco. Dress is black tie. Box office 07980 568388.