MANCHESTER bands The Five O’s and Smudge appear in the line-up for Friday’s Banned gig at Winnington Rec.

The Five O’s specialise in catchy melodic vocal hooks and driving bass lines and are currently working on a second album.

They have previously performed in venues as far apart as London, Liverpool and Cardiff.

Smudge formed in 2004. They have toured up and down the UK, most recently appearing on The Taste of Chaos Tour 2007 at Manchester Apollo.

They are currently signed up to Animal Farm records and have several dates booked during July to November.

The gig also features artists signed up to Lockjaw Records.

Samples of the bands can be found on the Banned website www.myspace.com/bannedinnorthwich

Doors open 8pm, admission is £4.50