SIXTEEN local bands are to take part in a Battle of the Bands' spread over three nights in Carnforth.

The first heat will be held at the County Hotel tomorrow (Fri-day) - and there will be free coaches to the gig from Lancaster, leaving the Bobbin at 7pm. Bands playing are: I Am Aiden, SheNeverSleeps, Joe 80, Feud, Ulcat Row, Reluctant to Speak and Twisted Fate.