THE parents of a nine-years-old girl who lives with an undiagnosed mystery condition have organised a fund-raising music extravaganza to help her swim with dolphins.

Julie and Paul Carr are hoping a therapy trip to Florida will help the development of their little princess, Laura, who has severe learning difficulties and can barely walk or talk.

Over the years they have organised events for Laura's Tanfield School, Hindley, and Wigan and Leigh Hospice, but following advice this time they are hoping to give Laura an educational trip to remember.

The 10 hour Leigh Round Table-backed concert at the Monaco, Hindley, on May 4 will bring together seven bands including Generation 3 -- the debut of three generations of Laura's family, her 16-years-old brother Rick on lead guitar, dad Paul on rhythm guitar and veteran Beat Boy Ronnie Carr on bass.

They will be joined by Rick's group Four Minute Warning, Riff Raff, Transmission, Mad Racket, Vera Cruz and Paul's band State of Quo. All are giving their services free.

Julie, of Wigan Road, Leigh, said: "We still don't know what's wrong with Laura, she's seen many specialists but her condition remains a puzzle. They can't put a name to it and it is so frustrating.

"At six months old she was diagnosed with a dislocated hip and from eight months old was in a frog plaster for two years. During that time we noticed she was not coming on. We've been to Alder Hey, Booth Hall, Pendlebury and St Mary's, Manchester, without results.

"Her hip is fine now, but it is the other problems we hope to work on. She's such a happy little girl, everyone who sees her falls in love with her.

"We have been told that swimming with dolphins helps children like Laura. We know it doesn't perform miracles but other families who have given their children the chance say it does make a difference. We can only try."

The show starts at 2pm and rocks on until midnight. Tickets at £5 are available from the Monaco box office or ring Julie on 514577.