Jake Bugg launches first ever Football Rocks Trophy

Jake Bugg, The Enemy, Blossoms, Saint Raymond, Pretty Green, This Feeling, Dexters and Reverend and The Makers are just some of the names wholl compete for the inaugural FOOTBALL ROCKS TROPHY to determine once and for all just which band in the land are the best footy players.

The event will take place at Notts County FC's Meadow Lane on May 16th.

Nottingham band, The Swiines, have rallied bands from across the land for the day in aid of Jake's very own Robin Hoody Foundation, which aims to provide musical instruments to schools who are struggling financially, and the British Heart Foundation. 10 teams comprising members of over 16 bands will compete at Meadow Lane during the day for the right to play off in the final and eternal bragging rights. Until next year, anyway.

Jake Bugg said "I love football and the lads and I have a game wherever we can when on tour. Growing up watching Notts County play at Meadow Lane with my Grandad I can't wait to play there with my mates in front of a good crowd and raise some money for such great causes "

Jake went on " The team are organising a really great day and the atmosphere will be brilliant for all ages with plenty of surprise visits during the day, everyone's being so generous with their time."

Rory Black of The Swiines added "we've arranged teams from all over the country and some real rivalry is already developing, teams are training and some really serious planning is going into the teams and tactics! I know the clash between The Enemy who are massive Coventry Supporters and very handy footballers, and Jake and our band being Notts County lads will be a feature, that is for sure!"

Mikey Jonns of This Feeling said "It's gonna be a great day and huge credit to Jake and The Swiines lads for setting this up. It's for a great cause, top charities, and I'll tell you, honestly, I will love it if This Feeling FC wins this. Love it!"

The day begins at 11am with gates opening at 10.30am and will culminate in the final match at 5pm. Tickets are only £10 + booking fee for adults with children ( under 7s purchased with an adult ticket only £1)

Tickets go on sale 9am Monday 16th February at www.nottscountydirect.co.uk or www.gigantic.com