PRODUCERS of a new 10-part series for Central television are looking for bands to battle it out.

Presented by Lisa l'Anson, the show - called Music Uncovered - will be filmed at The Sanctuary in Birmingham this month, for transmission from April.

Unknown bands are being given the chance to perform their own material live in front of an audience and a panel of judges from the music industry.

Bands interested in taking part must be available for filming from March 22-24 and send a CD of three original compositions - two of which they must be able to play live at the recording - plus a biography to Music Uncovered, Dep International, 1 Andover Street, Birmingham B5 5RG. Closing date is February 10.