Local talent in the spotlight at Lomond Radio Live show in Dumbarton

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Talented local musicians will be in the spotlight as West Dunbartonshire’s community radio station host their first live charity event.More than 16 artists are already confirmed for Lomond Radio Live, which takes place at the Burgh Bar in Dumbarton High Street on Sunday (January 29).As well as bringing some of the area’s brightest talents to the town, the event will also help raise funds for St Margaret’s Hospice in Clydebank.It represents the latest step for Lomond Radio, who have grown from strength to strength since being founded during the spring 2020 lockdown by pals Alan Caldwell and Paul Lucas.Now based out of state-of-the-art studios at Dumbarton’s iconic Strathleven House, the station – which is run entirely by volunteers – is set for their first live show.Fresh Sounds presenter Ross Coutts and David Dennett, who hosts Talent Spotlight, have been working to bring together some of the best live acts from Dumbarton and the Vale as well as performers from further afield.Ross said: “I moved to Dumbarton during lockdown and joined what was at the time River Radio.“I’ve been there for two years now, and our plan was always to put on a live music showcase event for Lomond Radio, but tying that in with a local charity as well and predominantly using local acts.“But also using it as an opportunity to showcase acts from a little bit further afield.“Myself and David have been working on it in the background for a wee while.

He does Talent Spotlight on a Monday and I do Fresh Sounds on a Thursday, both of which complement each other.“He’ll push bands to my radar and I’ll do the same for him, so we’ve worked together to book 16 or so acts from across Scotland,“We’ve tied in with St Margaret’s Hospice, which is the partner