A YOUNG local indie rock band called The Ritts need the help of the people of Bude.

They recently entered a national 'Battle of the Bands' competition with a first prize of supporting The Kaiser Chiefs at Mallory Park as part of 'Triumph Live 2012'.

The band, Jacob Gallagher, Jack Cleary and Kieran Wint recently recorded their debut EP 'It's A Long Shot', and have played a few gigs around North Cornwall, North Devon and even as far afield as Cheltenham. However, they have recently become increasingly frustrated at the lack of opportunities for bands under the age of 18.

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