Dozens of people gathered around the New Noise Stage this afternoon as bands performed in the Battle of the Bands - judged by Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts.

She was joined by Mark De-Lisser, a vocal coach and musical director with Echoes of the East, to judge the acts.

Mark said: "It is an unbelievable event.

"It is a great place for young people to showcase their talent and also to give them words of wisdom."

Nicola Roberts giving her feedback to the band Empty Chairs (Image: Sonya Duncan) Mark De-Lisser described it as an "unbelievable event" (Image: Sonya Duncan)

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