Maldon Carnival organisers are currently looking for some local bands and solo artists to perform at the Party at Plani event on Saturday, 18 September.

A spokesperson for Maldon Carnival said: "We have a stage and budget for at least two bands.

"We are ideally looking for modern family music from around 12pm to 3pm and 60s, 70s and 80s music from around 3pm to 5pm."

Anyone interested should email Matt at: [email protected]