NME finalist

HEBDEN Bridge venue The Trades Club has made it through to the final of NME magazine’s Britain’s Best Small Venue award.

The intimate venue is up against nine other venues from across the UK, including Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club.

Trades Club Entertainment Manager, Mal Campbell, said: “We’re delighted so many people rallied round to get us into the final at our first attempt.

“Bands tell us they love playing here, but this is an incredibly competitive race so to even make the shortlist is a huge achievement. Now we have a real chance of picking up this prestigious award.”

The winner will be announced on Tuesday .