A FREE rock festival is taking place in Darlington town centre later this week.

The Market Square will host the YO-YO - Newblood Live Festival, on Friday, featuring performances from up-and-coming local bands, including The Felons, Belladonna and The Brass Bandits.

The free event is aimed at teenagers and has been organised by the Youth Service and The Forum Music Centre, in Borough Road, Darlington.

The show runs from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. The event links in with the regular Newblood Live sessions at The Forum, where young bands are invited to perform.

For more information, call Joanne King on 01325-346816.