A DAY'S recording at a popular East Lancashire studio is the prize on offer for the winners of a battle-of-the-bands contest in Blackburn.

The first heat takes place at the Borough Arms, Blackburn, on Thursday with acts including Some Friendly and Snowblind.

The studio prize has been offered by MJM Studios, Oswaldtwistle.

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