The promoters of the London International Ska Festival 2012 are running a competition to enable one lucky band or solo artist, from anywhere in the world the chance to perform at next years festival.

After the resounding success of last years festival, which included many well established artists like Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths, Dave & Ansell Collins, Owen Grey, and Rico they want to make a big part of the forthcoming festival as an opportunity to introduce new artists and they'd like the public to help them choose one act.

If you are Ska inspired solo artist or part of a Ska inspired band from anywhere in the world and want to enter The London Intl Ska Festival 2012 Band Competition all you have to do to is email your band name to enquiries@rockersrevolt.com with a weblink to your music (myspace/facebook/youtube/soundcloud). Please put '2012 Band Competition' in the subject line. All entries must be from the band/management themselves and be submitted by 31st August 2011.

20 bands will then be shortlisted and posted online for the public to vote for their favourite. Voting will take place between 1st September 2011 - 30th November 2011 and the band with the most votes wins.

If you are lucky enough to win your prize will be an opening slot on at The London International Ska Festival 2012, with all travel/hotel expenses paid. The festival takes place 3rd - 6th May 2012 across the Sheperd’s Bush Empire, Brixton Academy and the Islington Academy.