And they all took part during the noughties in a Leeds City Council competition offering homegrown artists the chance to work with industry professionals to showcase their skills. Bright Young Things was a huge deal back in the day showcasing the brightest new talent from the city. Previous winners included Corinne Bailey-Rae and The Music. But whatever happened to everyone else? We have trawled the YEP archive and unearthed photos of bands and solo artists who took part. READ MORE: Go inside the Corn Exchange during the 1990s and 2000s | Dating in Leeds - The night the city's 'desperate and dateless' came out to play | Go inside Oceana - the Leeds nightclub from the 2000s LOVE LEEDS LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the Leeds Retro facebook group
7. Catylyst
Pictured, from left, top, bottom are Chris May, Steve Walduck and Ian Fenton. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Saving Lenny
Lead singer Katie Harkin on stage at the Bright Young Things final held at the Hi-Fi Club in 2004. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
9. Fineapple
Haroon Rashid, right, from Pudsey, the lead singer of Fineapple, on stage in 2004. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Helen and Yellowshop
Corinne BaileyRae (not pictured) was the first Bright Young Thing when her all girl group, Helen, won the 1997 award. They are pictured with Headingley band Yellowshop. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
11. Agent Orange
Beeston's own, from left, Paul Kelly, Joel Dowson and John Walker pictured on the steps of Leeds Town Hall in 1997. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
12. The Stand
Pictured, from left to right,are Danny Millikin, Steven Wilson, Mark Keeling and Paddy Gorman | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom