We asked BBC Tees new music champion Bob Fischer to select his favourite Teesside acts to open up the stages at Twisterella – and he hasn’t let us down! Here’s who Bob chose:

AVALANCHE PARTY
www.twisterella.co.uk/avalanche-party/

BE QUIET. SHOUT LOUD
www.twisterella.co.uk/be-quiet-shout-loud/

HEAD OF LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
www.twisterella.co.uk/head-of-light-entertainment/

THE PURNELLS
www.twisterella.co.uk/the-purnells/

Bob said, “I was delighted to be let loose on the Twisterella line up, and proud to pick what I think are a great selection of local bands. I’ve gone for a heady mix of power, quirkiness, musicianship, outspokenness and silly hair, and I’ll let the bands figure out for themselves which is which!”

Top picks, Bob! Cheers.