Clare bands urged to go nuts

CLARE bands are being encouraged to enter a competition to be in with a chance to win a slot at a major festival in Clapham Common in London on the weekend of July 24 and 25.
They would be playing alongside legendary band, Doves and other leading acts at Ben & Jerry’s London’s Nuts about Fairtrade Sundae Festival.
There are two warm-up slots up for grabs for unsigned bands to support alt rock band Doves, alt rock legend, Billy Bragg, indie rockers Frightened Rabbit and bands of the moment, Cherry Ghost, Exit Calm and Goldheart Assembly.
To enter, log on to www.benjerry.ie/moosessions and upload a video or audio of their music. Fans can vote for them on www.benjerry.ie. The final two bands will be selected from a shortlist of the most popular entrants.