TOP British indie band Athlete are playing in Cardiff this weekend.

Formed in London, their breakthrough singles You Got The Style and El Salvador came in 2002-2003 before they hit the big time in 2005.

Their second album Tourist was a number one smash in the UK charts and the single Wires a Top Ten hit.

The song won them the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song.

Their third album Beyond The Neighbourhood was Metro's Album of the Week and has won plaudits in the national press, and secured another Top Ten success for the band in the UK.

Athlete play at Cardiff University on Sunday, January 20.

Tickets are available from the 24-hour credit card hotline on 0871 2200 260 or online at www.gigsandtours.com