A SPECIAL Throwback Thursday event, which will celebrate retro culture and music, is set to be held thanks to South Essex College students.

The event will take place at the Arlington Ballroom, London Road, Leigh, on Thursday April 26.

Music students at South Essex College - who make up New Hip Productions - will draw on skills from other areas such as media, performing arts and music technology for the event, while attracting a big audience from the local music and arts scene.

The students have also received assistance from Matchstick Media, which is formed of two ex-music performance students.

Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £2.50 for students. Kids can gain free entry.

Those wishing to attend are asking to wear a retro outfit.