Up and coming Watford band Chasing Cadence are indebted to the people of Watford for the immense success which they are currently enjoying.

A barrage of votes from loyal fans in the Red Bull Studios Live competition has ensured their forthcoming appearance at Download Festival, Derby this weekend. Needless to say, the band are feeling buoyant.

Hundreds of bands vied for approval from public voters before a panel of judges, among them BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens, selected just 15 to receive a week of professional studio experience at Red Bull Studios in London.

From there, Chasing Cadence sailed through to become one of the eight acts honoured with the chance to perform on the Red Bull Studios Live Stage at Download.

Vocalist Jack Harris has been humbled by the experience. “It’s incredible to get through to the final eight. We didn’t expect to even make it into the top 100 but the support we have received has been overwhelming. The Red Bull Live at Download opportunity has been an amazing experience all round. It’s given us such a boost and a great platform which we will make the most of!”

  • Chasing Cadence are at The Download Festival, Donington Park, Derby, on Saturday, June 14, at 2.45pm. Details: downloadfestival.co.uk