THE FOREST Arts Centre in New Milton is playing host to up-and coming band State of Undress this month.

The band, who are based in Chichester, recently recorded their new album, Undressed, in a studio in Southampton.

Their gig, on Saturday, January 17, will give audiences a chance to hear material from the new album.

State of Undress have been writing and performing in and around Hampshire and Dorset since the late 80s.

Their music has been described as contemporary folk/rock fusion and they play a lot of their own songs, although they also perform the odd cover version, such as The Waterboys' Whole of the Moon and The Levellers' Julie.

Tickets for the concert are priced £6.

For more information, call the box office on 01425 612393.