THE LOTTERY Winners are bringing their national tour to Leeds Oporto on October 2.

The band are at the forefront of the resurgence of North West music pushed by blogs like Get Into This, tipsters Chris Bye and Shell Zenner and the presenters of Amazing Radio, Radio X and BBC Introducing.

The Lottery Winners were signed to Sire/Warner Bros Records by the same A&R legend who made Echo and The Bunnymen and The Smiths famous – Seymour Stein.?He said: ““It’s so refreshing to see a band that have both truly amazing songwriting and a unique and exceptional live show.

“I expect great things from this very special bunch of musicians. I feel like it's Sire that's won the lottery with this great signing.”

Seymour also signed The Ramones, Talking Heads and Madonna. ??