KINGSWINFORD band Red:Line:Ratio have made it through to the national final of Chicago Rock Caf's Rock Academy talent search.

The indie pop/rock outfit scooped £500 cash in the regional final of the competition held at Burton on Trent last night (Tuesday October 18) after fighting off a host of aspiring Midlands stars including Sedgley singer Rachel Mainstone and Halesowen band Loadstar.

They have now secured a place in the national final, taking place in Northampton on Wednesday November 9.

Red:Line:Ratio made it through to the regional round after success at Wolverhampton's Chicago Rock Caf despite being knocked out in the first of the Stourbridge venue's heats.