The Komedia was awash with supportive parents for this showcase of local bands, and Havanna obliged with a family-friendly opening slot.

They were endearingly wide-eyed, all big acoustic chords and sweetly ropey harmonies, with an innocence which almost redeemed their glee at combining Joss Stone covers with beatboxing.

Something surprisingly sharper followed in the form of Target, four unpretentious mod fans.

Any number of cliches between The Rolling Stones and Madchester surfaced in their brash indie rock, delivered slickly enough to suggest their record deal could see them flourish.

Daze One rounded off proceedings, showing why they won Southern FM's Battle of the Bands, with a fuller, more textured sound.

Their polished pop melodies were a step closer to turning potential into accomplishment but all three bands added to the promising picture of up-and-coming Brighton talent.