WIRRAL rockers Hippys on the Hill will peform at the Swinging Arm in Church Street, Birkenhead this Friday.

This is an 18+ gig for the band, who are all under 18, but are already being hailed as 'ones to watch' by Classic Rock magazine, and London recording studios The Animal Farm, where they recorded their new EP, out later this year.

The band, from Wallasey, is also supporting major welsh post-hardcore band The Blackout at their matinee gig in Liverpool on May 22.

For tickets and further details, log onto www.ticketweb.co.uk

The launch of their EP, provisionally titled The Hunter will be followed by national dates, including a gig at Islington’s O2, London, supporting The Kid Jones.

For further details, visit the band's myspace page www.myspace.com/hippysonthehill