Sean Paul on stage at Common People 2017. Picture: Andrew Walmsley
ORGANISERS of Oxford's Common People have launched a competition for local bands to play this year's festival.
Performers are invited to send one track to localmusic@commonpeople.net with a maximum of 100 words explaining why they want to play by Friday, April 6.
Shortlisted bands will then play at a live final at the O2 Academy on Cowley Road on Friday, April 27, judged by Common People founder and Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank.
This year's festival, to be held at South Park on May 26 and 27, will be headlined by The Jacksons, Sparks, Boney M and Oxford's own Ride.
Find out more at commonpeople.net
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