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Brighton's Hold Fire are a band in their early 20s who write great songs together.

Formed in 2002, singer and guitarist Clark would idle away hours during Science lessons, creating imaginary albums and song titles, but needed a band of geniuses to help them become a reality. School friends Sam (bass, vocals) and Richard (guitar, vocals) stepped forward and, discovering a shared love of epic choruses with huge melodies, the origins of Hold Fire were born!

Fast forward 4 years and together with Drummer Steve, the band have been steadily creating a name for themselves and developing a strong fan base.

In the summer of 2007, the band started working on several tracks with Producer Ian Davenport at Oxfordshire's Courtyard studios, home to Radiohead and Supergrass. Also having been greatly impressed with the band's home demos, Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers, Idlewild) invited Hold Fire to work together on a couple of songs, the results of which have launched a huge interest from various labels and publishers.

Early 2008 saw the band putting on their own club night - The Trigger Club - taking place every other month in Brighton and featuring various local acts, including themselves, to a sold out venue each time. The band recently completed a sun-kissed string of dates in Southern France and have released their debut 7" single in Japan - a truly international take on things!

With a special single out soon, and gig diary getting filled up, there's lots to be getting excited about... watch this space!! www.myspace.com/weareholdfire