Battle of the Bands returns for Heat 5, with live bands competing for a place in the final.

Each audience member receives a voting slip on entry, which must be handed in to cast their vote. Lost slips will not be replaced. A panel of independent judges will also score each act on songwriting, stage presence, and overall performance. The winning band will be announced by one of the judges at the end of the night, after all acts have performed.

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