UNDER A Banner will not be hiding their light under a bushel when they play The Marr's Bar venue in Worcester, in the New Year.

The locally-based band has a lot to beat the drum about, including three albums, a recent record signing and a gig at Planet Rockstock.

Adam Broadhurst, the band’s frontman and lyricist, says: “We’re unreservedly thrilled to have signed to BEM.

"The band truly feels that now is the time to build on our independent successes and bring our music, both live and recorded, to a much wider audience. We look forward to working with BEM to achieve this aim.”

David Elliott of BEM adds: “It’s not easy to make music that draws equally on Tool and New Model Army and still sounds coherent, but Under a Banner manages it, and it’s a rare gem. I’m looking forward to seeing what direction they take with future releases – and I know it’ll be worth the wait.”

The date for the diary at The Marr's Bar is Friday, January 27, from 8pm to 11.30pm.