BUDDING bands have been urged to sign up for a chance to play at this year’s Bingley Music Live.

The Emerging Talent Competition is looking for bands to join the Manic Street Preachers and Kaiser Chiefs on stage at this year’s festival, held at Myrtle Park, Bingley, between September 1 and 3.

Heats will take place in Keighley on April 12, 19, 26, and May 3, with the final taking place on Friday, May 19.

To apply before the deadline at 5pm on Wednesday, March 22, or for more information, go to exchangearts.co.uk.