Kings Langley’s MP Mike Penning is encouraging local musicians or filmmakers to enter Parliament’s competitions Rock the House and Film the House competitions.

Founded by Mike Weatherley MP, the competitions aim to raise awareness of the importance of protecting intellectual property rights among legislators and the general public.

Entrants will have the opportunity to win an array of prizes, including equipment, festival slots, exposure, recording sessions, and radio and TV airplay.

Mike Penning said: "I urge anyone interested in entering to take a look at the websites. It would be great to have a Dacorum band or film succeed in one of these competitions."

The deadline is March 31.

For more information, go to www.rockthehouseHOC.com and www.filmthehouse.com.