SOME of North Yorkshire's best young bands are touring this month thanks to the county's Youth Music Action Zone.

Rappers Velocity and Shellshock, new metal group Jester, the psychedelic Spiral and the pop voice of Katherine Dawes will play five venues in the county.

Workshops will also take place during the day from 1pm to 3pm.

Tour dates are: October 21, Barlby Youth Centre, Selby; October 22, Wensleydale School, Leyburn; October 23, Tadcaster Manor Farm Youth Club; October 24, Skipton Town Hall; October 25, Hyper, Harrogate. For ticket details, contact (01609) 780780, ext 3019.