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He acknowledged the natural instinct for some young people to be drawn to the underdog.

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Attendees “pay” for entry with grocery items such as cooking oil, canned foods and bread spreads.

Chief executive of food charity Food From The Heart Robin Lee receiving food items on stage at Beatback, representing the donations made by concertgoers on June 28.

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