BANDS, solo artists and DJs are needed to play at a second annual comedy festival.

Hereford’s Courtyard is holding #Courtlaughing from Friday to Sunday, June 7-9 and an assortment of local musical acts are required to keep the entertainment going from 4pm each day.

It forms part of the festival’s plans to create a programme of fringe events in the outside Wye Valley marquee before the main comedy acts take to the stage.

The deadline for entries via the box office or competitions@courtyard.org.uk is 6pm on Friday, April 12.

For more information, call the box office on 01432 340555 or go to courtyard.org.uk.