A SECOND showcase gig for unsigned North-East bands takes place later this month.

Three acts will perform at Sonngs 2, at Middlesbrough Town Hall, on Friday, February 23.

Sugarstone and Shrug, both from Middlesbrough, and The Rye, from Peterlee, County Durham, will be performing at the event.

Tickets cost £3 and are on sale at the box office, on (01642) 242561. The doors open at 8pm and there is a bar until 11.30pm.