DON'T be caught out. The Fibbers/ Evening Press Battle of the Bands 2004 is moving from its usual Tuesday slot to Wednesday for the first semi-final next week in York.

Vanacutt, New Legends and Loki will be looking to nail down the first place in the Grand Final on June 29 when they clash at 7.30pm at Fibbers. Admission is £4, a £1 increase on the charge for the first two rounds.

In the latest unofficial betting, Sixty6 have been installed as the favourites at odds of Evens. Then come Scassa Monakee at 2/1; New Legends, 4/1; Loki, 6/1; I Am Jack, 10/1; Dust Bowl Central, 12/1; Vanacutt, 14/1; Tip The Balance, 20/1; and Solstice, 25/1.

Updated: 08:45 Friday, June 04, 2004