— Hannah Gilbey contributed with this report.

Local bands from across the county will join together to play an event at one of Lincoln’s newest venues. Lincolnshire bands, The Lounge Crusade, The Warbirds and Arrival will play at The Showroom on Tritton Road on Wednesday, October 19.

The Lounge Crusade and The Warbirds have both been played on BBC Lincolnshire as part of the BBC Introducing scheme.

Veteran of the Britpop scene Chris Helme will also perform at the gig. The ex-lead singer of The Seahorses will headline the live music event which will be held later this month, bringing a huge line-up of local talent to the venue.

The Showroom, a brand new multi-million pound centre in Lincoln, will host the night. The venue which openend last year, has previously attracted many different artists and young people as well as being a conference and activity centre.

Tickets are £7 in advance, £5 with a valid NUS card or as a Showroom youth member or £8 on the door from the venue, bands, or online at www.heynow.co.uk.