A BATTLE of the Bands contest is to be held at the Sir Charles Napier in Blackburn, with £250 for the winners.

The first heat will be next Sunday and the competition will then run every Sunday.

Bands will perform three original songs in front of a panel of judges. Bands with the highest scores will qualify for the semi-finals and the final.

Landlady Rosalino Panaro said: "We regularly host music events at the pub and as we have such a good relationship with many of the musicians it seemed only fitting to host our very own Battle of the Bands."

Entry forms are available from the pub or by calling 01254 52928.