Application forms for this year's Hard Working Class Heroes festival are being accepted now until the end of the month.

Irish bands and photographers are asked to send in their application form, which is available from www.hwch.net, before July 30.

The festival itself will be running from October 16-18 in venues across Dublin city.

Tickets are available now for the festival priced at €40 for a weekend ticket and €18.50 for nightly tickets.

(Pictured: Alison Curtis and Angela Dorgan launch HWCH)