This article was published in 2009.

Leeds band L-Mo this week won their way through to the next stages of the On-Line and On-Tour ‘09 competition run by Island Records and the Metro newspaper.

L-Mo played and won at the Regional Final in York last weekend and are now through to the National Final along with four other bands from around the UK.

Judging at the Regional Final in York was carried out by an Island Records representative, a Barfly representative, 2 members of Shed Seven, and a member of the public.

The prize for the winner is the opportunity to support VV Brown on her UK tour this November, along with studio and recording time and a digital release by Island Records.

Voting takes place via the Metro website from Monday 12th October and will run through to the Friday. To cast your vote for L-Mo visit the On-Line and On-Tour '09 website.

In other news, the band will release a new single - 'Simple Living' - on November 30th.