OKEHAMPTON band Downfall is appealing to the people of the town to support it as it aims to win a nationwide competition.

The band, comprising Jake and Mack Hodgson, Karl Little and Nathan Bostock, has been playing original material since April 2013 and has played well over 100 shows, including at The White Rabbit and The Junction in Plymouth, The Cavern in Exeter, Tavistock Wharf and Chagstock Festival.

It is now looking to win the title of Brand New Artist 2015.

The competition looks to promote the best unsigned talent in the country with the aim of making the competition winner reach the Christmas number one spot on the charts.

The band need support via votes to progress in the competition. To vote, send an email to [email protected]">[email protected] with the word VOTE in the subject line and 24 in the main body of the email. For more information on the competition visit http://www.brand-new-artist.com">www.brand-new-artist.com and for information on the band visit http://www.downfallrocks.co.uk">www.downfallrocks.co.uk