After the concert there will be a collection on behalf of charities supported by Councillor Edwina Cooke, the Mayor of Southampton. The Mayor has chosen Leukaemia Busters as her main charity during her year of office. Leukaemia Busters was set up 15 years ago to search for a cure for leukaemia. Many new developments in the treatment of leukaemia are being explored and research being done by Leukaemia Busters is making an important contribution. In addition to this charity, the Mayor is also hoping to support other small local charities that may require funding.