DISAPPOINTED but not deterred — that was the verdict of band Ten Zero One, who failed to win the final 'Live and Unsigned' band contest at the 02 Arena at the weekend.

The Tavistock band, whose members are aged between 12 and 14, beat off competition from thousands of more experienced performers from all over the UK to make the final. They sadly lost out to the Trinity Band from Derby — however, the youngsters did win the publicity award having attracted a huge amount of newspaper and radio coverage.

Andrew Williams, father of band member Max, said despite their age and inexperience, the boys were in it to win.

'They did really well,' he said. 'It was a great gig and a great performance.

'They did not put a foot wrong and they were really pleased with it, but disappointed they didn't win.

'Having said that they got some positive comments and getting to the final was brilliant.

'It was an incredible experience for them to play in the final.'

Ten Zero One competed against 63 other bands in the final contest and won a guitar amp for the 'Black Star Exposure Award'.

They also got hundreds of text votes.

Mr Williams expressed thanks to everyone who had supported them, including those people who had picked up on the band at the last minute.

He also thanked the Times for several articles on the band.

'The boys got great support and they will be back,' he added.

Ten Zero One will be taking part in the third heat of Okehampton's Battle of the Bands competition, which takes place at The Charter Hall on August 5.