Snow Patrol have thrown their weight behind Derry's bid to become Britain's Capital of Culture.

The group have allowed the bid committee to use their song 'Just Say Yes' to promote their efforts to be awarded the prestigious title in 2013.

Lead singer Gary Lightbody said: "Derry is a vibrant, warm and creative city and its cultural life has always thrived so being shortlisted for UK City of Culture in 2013 confirms what many of us have known all along; that culture is at Derry's heart."