A Norfolk-based rock band has made it through to the national final of a battle of the bands competition.

Come In Silence, whose members hail from Wymondham and Attleborough, is one of just seven up-and-coming groups from across the country to take part in the Live at Your Local contest at indigo at The O2 on Friday, August 18.

Danny James, guitarist and lead vocalist, said they were thrilled about making it through to the final, which will feature a gig by the band Razorlight.

READ MORE: Norfolk band Come in Silence hope to rock to victory in Live At Your Local contest at the O2He said: 'It's great to be going through to the O2 this Friday, sharing a stage with Razorlight and playing to such a large crowd.

'We all thank everyone who has voted for us, hopefully we'll go there and win.

'It helps having 50-plus of our friends and fans coming along to support us as well.'

The other band members are Luke Dawson Vincent, Joe Penson and Gene Furneaux.

Tickets for the final are available from www.axs.com by searching for Live at Your Local.