1.   As we all know, Birmingham has been crying out for a venue for local bands for several years.

2.   Fairly self-explanatory, the new format gives lesser-known local bands a crack at the Congress stage and the opportunity for wider exposure.

3.   I tend to like to do it like local bands do.

4.   Many leading local Manchester bands have already bought into the site.

5.   The local Aasen band performed a variety of pieces of music, including one that was specially composed for the occasion.

6.   You can see some local bands at local clubs absolutely gratis.

7.   Local bands provide music for dancing.

8.   Madge Main bought an old building near her home to give a local band somewhere to practise.

9.   A WELSH record company is celebrating its first big success thanks to a local band.