UP-AND-COMING artists have the chance to make their mark on Southampton’s thriving music scene at an annual music festival.

Share the Sound has two nights jam-packed with jazz, rock and pop music for local bands and artists to showcase their talents.

The event, which takes place over March 13 and 14, will be hosted at The Talking Heads in Portswood Road and will use #sharethesound on Twitter to show the people of Southampton what the music industry can expect over the coming years.

Organisers say its ambition is to have a positive impact in Southampton by supporting local musicians and a venue.

The line-up includes Josh Wakeham Trio, solo artist Klaudia, Scotson Pike, Penquin and more.

Tickets are priced between £5.50 and £9 and are available from talkingheads.vticket.co.uk.