Special gig to be staged in memory of man killed in Underwood motorbike accident

Steven ‘Mo’ Morris was 38 when he was killed in an accidnt on Alfreton Road in Underwood on July 20 last year.

Following the inquest, his family paid tribute to him at the time, describing Steven as ‘devoted father’ with ‘cheeky charm and enthusiasm for life.’

They added: “We were incredibly fortunate to have called him our Steven and he will be loved always.

“Steven was a family man, a devoted father and had a wide network of friends.

"He touched so many lives with his cheeky charm and enthusiasm for life.”

Steven was known by those closest to him as Mo and now a special night of music, called MoFest, is being held in his memory at George Street WMC in Hucknall on Saturday, July 4.

Local bands from Hucknall will be playing on the night, including Pariahonfire, Anticure and Skeleton Crew.

There will be other special guest performances on the night.

As well as the music, there will also be a chance to purchase merchandise items with all money raised going to two charities – the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and the road safety charity BRAKE.

Ros Pocklington, Steven’s older sister, said: “Steven was a talented musician and gifted vocalist who was well liked and loved by many.

"His warm personality and humorous character brought people together and MoFest aims to do just that and be a special night to remember. “Steven was a dedicated single dad to his teenage son – they were extremely close and were living together at the time which further added to the tragedy.

"In his earlier years Steven attended Butlers Hill Infant School and Broomhill Junior School and then later Holgate School (all in Hucknall).

"He went on to train as a painter and decorator and worked hard to develop his own business.

"We were so proud of his achievements.

Doors for MoFest open from 6pm on the night.

Tickets can be purchased online at shock-awe.co.uk or at the venue.