Organised by the marvellous Jackie Smith and boasting a roll of honour which includes Miss Black America and Blue Gandhi as well as The Dawn Parade's former incarnation The Hip Down, the competition has three heats, with the final taking place on Saturday November 30th.
The band contest is held in Bury St Edmunds Corn Exchange. Doors open at 7:30pm and tickets are £5.50 on the door or £4.50 in advance in person before 4pm on the day. Tickets sell out fast so advance booking is recommended. For more information check out www.stedmundsbury.gov.org/ldu.htm.
Line-ups
Heat 1, Fri 11th October:
Biff Tannen
Bone Idol
The Exiles
Vote Bob
Heat 2, Sat 28th October
Afterglow
Symmetry
The Light Outside
The Side Project
Heat 3, Fri 15th November
Nice Guy Dave
Percythrower
Ruperts Tartan Scarf
ThewhiteTRASH
Running orders will be drawn by lot on the night. Last years winners Blue Gandhi will guest-headline the final on Saturday November 30th.