numbers THE Crown & Cushion in Mealhouse Lane, Bolton is the venue for a showcase featuring four local and very talented bands.

All four groups are students on a contemporary music course organised by Blackburn College. But they're currently based at the Ionian Studios on the Halliwell Industrial Estate.

The gig takes place on Tuesday, March 16 and the bands scheduled to play include Moadeeb, Candylyon, Tangent and Evil Kevin.

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