Specialist regeneration developer Blueprint lent one of its Leicester buildings to a music charity to raise money and awareness for Oxfam.

The warehouse, located on Queen Street, was one of 12 venues in Leicester's Cultural Quarter for the "Oxjam Leicester Takeover" festival.

It was used by Sonido, an underground music movement that over the past two years has built an intimate and dedicated following, after putting on unconventional parties in the Midlands. In the past this has ranged from derelict factories and car parks to rooftops and pubs.

Blueprint's Phoenix Square was also involved and hosted the festival's youth stage, as well as showing music themed films throughout the day.

Alec Hamlin, development manager at Blueprint, said: "We were delighted to get involved in this fundraising opportunity which embraces local talent. We were glad to be able to provide locations in which the events could be enjoyed, and we're proud to have helped to raise money for such a worthy cause."

Oxjam is a nationwide project, which runs throughout October, organised by volunteers from the local music scene.

Money is still coming in from the Leicester event, but organisers predict it has raised a five-figure sum.