UWE Live Music Society recently held their annual Battle of the Bands at the Frenchay campus. The winners of the competition were 'Dead Zebra Funk' a local funk band who also attend the university. The Bristol Festival Community Group offered the winners the opportunity to play at The Bristol Festival 2008, on the weekend of 20th and 21st September. One of the groups main aims is to support, encourage and inspire local up and coming talent, and this is a perfect way for the band to get some exposure and gain new fans!

A massive thank you goes out to our first sponsors Yaoh and Veale and Wasbrough for getting on board to support this exciting new venture! Your fantastic commitment to supporting local talent ensures a successful, safe and enjoyable event for all, and your generosity helps to secure the future of Bristol's community festival. A HUGE THANK YOU!

YAOH.

Local small business Yaoh supply the finest in organic hemp seed oil bodycare and food. Not only were they one of the first companies to show their support, they also organise the Bristol Vegan Fayre (May 31st and June 1st 2008 see www.bristolveganfayre.co.uk) and sponsor many other independent events. Yaoh's range of fresh and funky pampering products is available in independent wholefood stores as well as online at www.yaoh.co.uk

VEALE AND WASBROUGH

Local legal firm Veale and Wasbrough have been simply superb. Their friendly team have been on board since our first steps and are as excited as us about showcasing the Southwest's finest. Glad to have you on board! See www.vwl.co.uk for more info.