Wet Paint and Susskind have signed up for a planned series of concerts during this year's Keighley Gala weekend.

Other Keighley bands are now being sought to play the three shows on the weekend of June 4 and 5.

The gigs are being organised by local music promoter Michael Thompson in a bid to make them an annual event.

The first bands would play in Victoria Park on the Saturday afternoon, gala day, followed by outdoor and indoor concerts on the Sunday afternoon and evening.

Michael said: "Various bands have been approached to headline the Saturday night with the possibility of attracting a big-name touring band the main objective."

Michael can be contacted via the local music website www.cyphermusic.net.

Wet Paint plays Jilly's Rock World, Manchester, on Wednesday.

Susskind and Wet Paint are also among the 14 bands playing the Battle of the Bands being organised by Keighley Musician's Centre.

They will play in the senior section on April 2, at Victoria Hall, against bands like Operatorsix and Random Hand.

Susskind, based in Glusburn, say their musicians are united by a belief in the life-changing potential of rock 'n' roll music.

"We believe music should be the overriding priority of all bands. We deal with something new, refreshing, heavy and melodic," said a spokesman.

"Susskind have the songs to back it up. We create songs that are unique, familiar and utterly accessible.

"From the sheer power of Semper, through the psychedelic multi-layered Portmanteau, to the complex epic of Mr Blue Sky -- it sounds like nothing you have ever heard before."

On April 2, a music fair will run from 10am to 3pm, followed by the 14 bands' performances.

n Johnny and the Poorboys have postponed tonight's planned St Patrick's concert at St Anne's Social Club in Keighley.

They will instead perform before the Bradford Bulls v Hull match. Phone 07973 950660 for ticket refunds.

n Ocean Colour Scene warm-up for their national tour with a concert at Victoria Hall, Keighley, on March 31. Keighley band Operatorsix will support.

The band's long-time rhythm section -- Steve White and former member Damon Minchella -- host a drum clinic on Tuesday at the New Variety Club in Russell Street. Glam rock legends The Sweet have confirmed their Victoria Hall gig for April 21. Book all three shows at the Copy Shop in High Street, Keighley. You can also book OCS tickets via www.skeletalfamily.com.

n More upcoming concerts by 50s and 60s covers band Size Five: Ingrow and Hermit Hole Conservative Club, April 2; Soldiers & Sailors Club, Steeton, 5; Snooty Fox, Oakworth, 23; Punchbowl, Silsden, May 25; Bingley Working Men's Club, 28; Sunnybank Social Club, Silsden, July 9; Oxenhope Social Club, July 30.

n Shadows tribute band Legend performs at the Hollygarth Social Club, Ilkley, on April 16, with a disco. Tickets cost £5 from 01943 432015.

n Burnley National Blues Festival returns on March 25-27 with Maxine Brown, Mike Sanchez, Candye Kane, Geoff Achison, Ana Popovic and Big Boy Bloater. Phone 01282 664400.