This article was published in 2004.

The popular Manchester and Liverpool "HMV Showcase" nights have now set up a home in Leeds, with monthly gigs set to be hosted at Joseph's Well from September.

Each showcase will comprise of four promising unsigned acts, given a platform to display their talents both in the live arena and in the HMV store.

Every band involved will have their material available via the HMV store in Leeds City Centre for the duration of the month of their showcase.

The first event will take place on Thursday, 16th September and will feature the following bands: The Breech, Jackson Palmer, The Nervous Shakedown, and The Printed Sound.