As Snoop Dogg and other artistes grace the Isle of MTV stage tonight, volunteers from local NGO Inspire will be making their way through the crowds asking for donations and trying to set a record for the largest amount of charity raised at a single local event.

“MTV has provided our community with a unique and free music event year on year,” said Joshua Farrugia, Inspire’s fundraising manager.

“All we ask is that the public return the favour by donating to a worthy cause. And at the same time, we will be trying to set a record for the largest amount of money raised at a single local event, so there’s the added incentive of being part of history!”

The event will be held at the Granaries in Floriana. Inspire were given exclusive permission to raise money from MTV International thanks to the efforts of the Malta Tourism Authority.

Inspire said 100 volunteers will be in the crowd wearing easily recognisable, matching T-shirts bearing the organisation’s logo. The local presenters and DJs will be making announcements throughout the evening to encourage concert-goers to contribute.

All funds raised will go towards Inspire’s disability services and programmes, which support over 1,000 children and adults across the islands. These programmes address the educational, therapeutic, social and recreational needs of the people they help and focus on improving their abilities and encouraging their potential.

“The majority of the services we offer are given free, and thus we encourage the public to dig deep and donate generously so that we can keep on developing the facilities offered to people with disabilities, and to further contribute to their improved quality of life,” Mr Farrugia said.

Those not attending the Isle of MTV concert may do so by sending an SMS to 5061 7359 (€2.33) or 5061 8080 (€4.66). For information go to www.inspire.org.mt.