Comedian Rhod Gilbert has been on an anarchic road trip with three British music icons unearthing some of the country’s best part-time bands in rehearsal spaces, pubs, barns and bedrooms.

From across the UK more than 1200 bands have applied, playing rock to reggae, ska to skiffle, bhangra to blues and everything in between. Leading double lives, by day they might be a doctor, electrician or vicar but at night they shed their work clothes pick up a Les Paul and channel their inner rock god. What binds them all? An incredible passion for music and an escape from the 9 to 5 grind.

NOW it’s time to decide a winner... music legends Peter Hook, Jazzie B and Midge Ure, have put through their favourites from 3 regional heats to a battle of the bands at the Ritz in Manchester.

You can be part of the BBC 2 audience as the bands slug it out for a chance to be crowned UK’s Best Part Time Band.

If you would like to join us in Manchester on Tuesday 22nd March 2016, then apply now!