A search in the Larne Times archive uncovered photos from Battle of the Bands challenges at the McNeill Theatre and First Larne Presbyterian Church Halls.
Here are 26 photos from the contests that hit the right note with participants and spectators alike.

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Jordan Mills of Larne band, Headlines Make Heroes, at the Battle of the Bands at the McNeill Theatre in 2009. LT35-707-BM Photo: Bernie McAllister

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Richie Baird of Dropcheck rocks it out at the Battle of the Bands. LT35-711-BM Photo: Bernie McAllister

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Richard Tracy from Headlines Make Heroes giving it all at the Battle of the Bands. LT35-710-BM Photo: Bernie McAllister

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Ballymena band, Dropcheck, energetically use the stage at the Battle of the Bands. LT35-712-BM Photo: Bernie McAllister
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