The Key to Art and Soul, which has been conceived to follow the success of the recent Thorpe Hall Presents compilation CD, will see Opaque, Angry Man, The Surgens and The Brays take to the stage for a very special performance at the Key.

The gig promises to be an opportunity to see some of the city's best-loved live bands in a totally different context, as they perform at a seated concert in the intimate confines of the Key.

The Brays are an indie rock band that put together unashamedly melodic tunes.

Lead singer Gavin Hyde said: "We are so excited to be playing the Key Theatre in Peterborough. We all grew up going to shows there, and it is a real honour to have been invited to play this gig.

"Sue Ryder Care is a fantastic charity, so the chance to help raise money for them, at the same time as playing at one of the best venues in Peterborough, has got us really excited."

Opaque formed in 2000 and have developed a reputation as one of the most original bands in the city, earning them support slots with the likes of Kasabian and The Kooks.

Angry Man perform their original material in their own raw and gutsy style. Their acoustic-based, rootsy sound is informed by Paul Weller, The Who and Ben Harper. Mark Randall, Angry Man's original percussionist, lost his fight with cancer and was cared for at Thorpe Hall.

"Twisted country surf blues" may not the most recognised of genres, but the city's finest purveyors of the sound – The Surgens – are an immensely popular live band anyway.