Up-and-coming musicians are being offered a chance to perform at a festival as part of a battle of the bands competition.

Braintree TV’s Band Wars returns this summer, with a recording studio slot or £300 up for grabs for the winner.

The final will be held at this year’s CozFest, which takes place in Halstead Road, Sible Hedingham, on Saturday, September 8.

Heats will be held at The Swan, in Bank Street, Braintree, over the coming months.Further details will be announced soon.

Visit www.braintree-tv.com/bandwars.php.