So the TBFM Factor competition draws to a close and the 2012 winners were announced as Welsh rockers HANGFIRE.

Hangfire - TBFM Factor Winners 2012

The band have now won a one album record deal with main sponsors Ripple Music and we will hopefully be hearing all about the new album very soon.

We would like to once again extend our thanks to all 288 bands for taking part in the competition and to all our awesome sponsors too!

We are really looking forward to another TBFM Factor competition soon so keep an eye out for it! In the mean time, any bands wanting another chance of big success like Hangfire, check out our Music Industry Awards website and get your band nominated! The website address is http://www.thebestformusic.com