Amplify new music nights are events dedicated to showcasing and supporting up-and-coming musicians, providing a platform for artists to perform original music and gain exposure to a wider audience.

Blue Zoo met at Apollo Audio in Hertford and are a student youth band playing a mixture of indie and rock music. They opened last year's Rock at the Castle event in Hertford, played at WinterFest in Hoddesdon in support of a homeless charity, and have competed at Battle of the Bands events at The Horn in St Albans and the Corn Exchange in Hertford.

Valence are a female-fronted alternative rock band from Hertfordshire. Combining elements from the alternative rock and shoegaze scenes of the 90s, they draw inspiration from acts including the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Radiohead.

Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.