Brighton alternative rock band Cave Painting (pictured), managed by industry veteran Keith Bourton (Soul II Soul, Public Image Ltd.), proved one of the biggest pulls of the evening, performing only their second ever gig hours after being signed by Keith Wozencroft to his Mercury/Hideout Records label.

Bourton said, "It was a great night at Breakout. It was especially exciting for the band as they came straight to the gig from signing their recording agreement."

It was a night where female ...