ESSEX Rocks is back this weekend with another line-up of local bands.

Taking place at Top Bar at Essex University the bands include Gargamel and Goliath, Curly Circus and Red Faced Robot for a special ska and funk night.

It follows a whole series of weekly gigs taking place all over the region to raise money for charity.

Next weekend will see Fagan, Garrison Finish, the Strangerhood and Jonas Graile, again at Top Bar and the weekend after that it's the turn of Fuzztone Lily, the Rascos, the Susan Experiment and Tony Gibson.

Essex Rocks have more gigs lined-up for the rest of year right up until December and for more information about them go to www.myspace.com/ essexrocks001 Doors open at 8pm and the concert continues until late with entry priced £3 and £1 for student card carriers.