My top five bands for 2010

By freelance photographer

Ciara McMullan

1. And So I watch You From Afar

I saw instrumental band ASIWYFA for the first time nearly two years ago and they have been a firm favourite ever since. This year I’ve seen them play the likes of the Retro and Belfast’s Ulster Hall. No matter how small or large a venue they always give it their all. This is a picture from their headline show at Glasgowbury Music Festival in Draperstown in July.

www.myspace.com/andsoiwatchyoufromafar

2. Axis Of

North Coast band Axis of have come a long way in the two-and-a-half years they have been together. Their album, The Echo Conspiracy, is local punk at its finest. Having just released their new single and more releases in April expect a lot more from this band in 2010.This is a picture from their headline gig in Ma'kellys in Ballymoney in August.

www.myspace.com/axisof

3. Team Fresh

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Hip Hop act Team Fresh have been a big favourite with local gig goers ever since their first live performance in June 2006. They always manage to pack out their gigs wherever they play. This is a picture from their most recent gig in the Retro Bar Portrush in December.

www.myspace.com/teamfreshforever

4. Team Laser Explosive

An instrumental band, who in less than a year that they have been together have created a massive buzz in the local music scene. A band to watch our for in 2010 if 2009 is anything to go by. This photo is from their most recent gig in the Retro Bar Portrush last month.

www.myspace.com/teamlaserexplosiveni

5. Panama Kings

Indie band Panama Kings have achieved a lot in 2009, headlining at the Mandela Hall in Belfast and touring with Ash. Their catchy songs and amazing live gigs have earned them a large following all over the UK. Pictured here are the boys headlining at the Retro Bar in Portrush last July.

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