THE SAILMAKERS have signed a management deal with Leeds-based GEHO Management.

The Keighley-based English psychedelic rock band, which has not yet signed to a label, is preparing to start gigging next month.

Ryan Thomas, one of the musicians, said: “We write, record and produce our own music and are perfecting a new sound and set.”

The Sailmakers were formed in 2008 and four years later were selected to perform at Leeds College of Music’s 360 Live festival in association with BBC Introducing.

They have played five live sessions for Alan Raw’s BBC radio show, and last year debuted songs from their latest EP Shifting Sands for the BBC in West Yorkshire.