Up-and-coming musicians, bands and singer-songwriters have been battling out in a brand new competition.

Three bands have emerged as winners of Bridport Sounds, a competition organised by charity B Sharp.

The Collaborators, a hugely popular local Bridport band, won first prize of £200 and will now go on to headline Bridport Sounds' live gig.

Second prize went to Pizza for Dogs, an emerging young band, and third prize went to Bridport Jams. Both bands will play as support acts on the night.

Ellie Walker, co-ordinator of Bridport Sounds, said: “We were very impressed with the level of entrants. It's great to see what musical talents there are in the Bridport area. The prize winners have such a fun and lively sound that we thought they would be perfect for the gig. I’m excited to not only to be launching and organising this grassroots gig for young musicians, but also to go to it - it’s going to be a really fun night."

The gig, and the work leading up to it, will be supported through ‘I Will,' a programme funded by Dorset Community Foundation which, in this instance, enables young promoters and volunteers to gain experience in event production, training and utilising their own ideas and concepts and enabling them to gain invaluable work experience.

Hannah Cumming, joint co-ordinator of the event, said: “One of our core aims at B Sharp is to support young people to try things out in all areas that interest them around music, so it’s great for us to work on a project that will enable young people to do this – they will have opportunities to shape the gig we are putting on, and put on their own events in the future. What a great opportunity that is for young people to gain valuable work experience and life skills.

"Everyone loves a live music event and this one will be such a great way of having a party and platforming emerging and semi -professional bands at the same time."

Bridport Sounds will take place from 7.30pm on July 21 at Bridport Arts Centre.

Tickets are on sale now from Bridport Arts Centre on 01308 424204.

For more information, visit bsharp.org.uk/whats-on/bridport-sounds