THE BELLS almost rang out for Keighley band Audio Test Pilots as they reached the finals of a national competition.

The band, which plays, weddings, parties and functions, made the finals of the North of England Wedding Awards 2016 for Outstanding Customer Service.

Audio Test Pilots have dozens of songs in their repertoire by the likes of Adele, Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Britney Spears and Fleetwood Mac.

Each band member has toured the UK in various musical outfits, has massive live playing experience and has performed alongside many well-established artists and music producers.

The band members have had their own musical works published, have composed for TV and film and have travelled abroad playing and recording music.

Singer Anneka Fay said: “The awards ceremony took place last week at York Racecourse and although we didn't win, we’re delighted and proud to have received such high praise from our wedding couples this year.

“We're absolutely delighted to have been nominated and selected as a finalist and we are so proud and humbled to have been a part of so many people’s special wedding day this past year.”