Dirty Pretty Things will headline the Red Stripe Music Awards at London’s Forum next month, it’s been announced.

The band, who are due to release their second album ‘This Is Where The Truth Begins’ in June, will be joined by The Wallbirds and The Runners.

The ceremony on May 12th will also see the presentation of the Red Stripe Music Award.

Following months of touring, the competitions finalists - Klaus Says Buy The Record, Kiddo, The Down And Outs and O Fracas – will go head to head on the night for the main prize.

The winning band will get the opportunity to play at the Great Escape Festival and the Lovebox Weekender.

(by Jason Gregory)