Free live music nights at a bar in Worthing will showcase indie, pop and rock bands.

The gigs, launched by Strobe Promotions, will be held at the Green Mango in Chatsworth Road every Friday and Saturday night.

Music will include original songs and covers.

Strobe director Steve Heath, who founded the company with colleague Robert Griffiths, said: "We believe there is a market for live acts in Worthing, which already has a thriving night life.

"We hope to encourage this further by staging regular performances at the Green Mango."

The first weekend kicks off with Worthing-based Studio Three, fronted by Colin Murphy, tomorrow.

Mr Heath said: "The four-piece band, who write all their own material, have already packed venues in the town."

Another local band, three-piece Lithium 2Li, take to the stage with grunge rock and pop numbers and cover material on Saturday.

Bands are due on stage at 8.45pm on both nights.