The Big Bang perform next Friday at the Snooty Fox, Oakworth, and promised "a few surprises".

Guitarist Stan said: "The band have been hard work recently putting plenty of new material into their live set."

Admission is free, the band's set begins 9pm.

n Alternative rock band Remote plays Glusburn Institute on December 3 as the latest Drystone Radio fundraiser.

Up-and-coming local band Tramps Corner provide support while a DJ plays indie and alternative rock.

Drystone said: "Remote are a local band with fire on their fingertips.

"With a sound somewhere between Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Stereophonics, electricity shoots through you when you hear them live.The night promises to be something unique in our area."

Admission is £3, doors open 7.30pm, bar until 11pm.

n Keighley band Random Hand take their ska-punk sound to the York's Junction pub on Thursday and Bradford's 1-in-12 Club on December 3.

The trio is supporting Babar Luck, who is going solo after performing with King Prawn, along with Captain Hotknives.

Keighley band Breene also plays the 1-in 12 gig (7.30pm, phone 01274734160), while Bad Shots Reunion and Make It Better play in York (phone 01904 639979).

Admission to the show is £4. The Junction is on Leeman Road.