A TAKE That tribute act has helped to raise more than £5,000 for the local charity Junior Achievement Isle of Man.

Take That 2, the UK's best Take That tribute band, played at The Gaiety Theatre on February 11.

Sue Cooke, chief executive of Junior Achievement Isle of Man, said: "The evening was a fantastic success with the audience really getting into the mood and dancing in the aisles as some points.

"Take That 2 put on a fabulous show, very professionally staged, and thanks to them, our sponsors, supporters and members of the public we've been able to raise the amazing sum of £5,280.87.

"The Take That 2 night has got our 2011 fundraising programme off to a brilliant start and we have plans for a whole range of other events this year, some off-the-wall, some a little more conventional but with a contemporary Junior Achievement 'twist' to help us on our way towards raising £300,000 a year to reach every student in primary and secondary education in the Island."

The show was sponsored by OSA Recruitment and supported by 3FM and Alliance and Leicester.