Unsigned bands across Norfolk and Suffolk have been called on to enter an annual Battle of the Bands competition.

Up to 10 bands will compete in a semi-final at Ringsfield Village Hall on Saturday, May 20 at 7pm.

Three bands will then be chosen for the grand final, which will take place on the main stage at Beccles Quay Rocks, as part of the Beccles Carnival weekend on August 19 and 20.

The three finalists will all win cash prizes.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Beccles Carnival has a profound history, picture taken 4th August 1979 Beccles Carnival has a profound history, picture taken 4th August 1979 (Image: Submitted)

Annette Tackley, Beccles Carnival organiser, said: “We are delighted to be hosting the competition again this year.

"There’s some incredible local talent out there and we’re looking forward to an exciting evening in May.”

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Entries close on April 30.

Entries can be made by April 30 via the Beccles Carnival Battle of the Bands. Anyone interested can also email annette6235@aol.com for an application form.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Hundreds of people partied at the Beccles Carnival weekend in 2019 Hundreds of people partied at the Beccles Carnival weekend in 2019 (Image: Kerry Feek)