NEW and upcoming musicians from schools across York will take part in a battle of the bands tonight.

Nine bands, including some from the York Arts Academy, will compete in City of York Council’s annual Best of the Bands competition at the Grand Opera House at 7pm.

They will have the opportunity to play to a sell-out audience, and the chance to win prizes including free studio time with CD duplication and artwork, a professional photo-shoot and a gig at The Duchess.

Tickets cost £6 and can be brought directly from the Grand Opera House, by phone on 01904 678703 or emailing yorkboxoffice@theambassadors.com