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
13. Royal Park Orchestra
Lead singer Steve Deegan belts out a tune as part of the Bright Young Things showcase at The Wardrobe in 2004. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Blood Sundae
Pictured, from left,are Anna Stewart, Leanne Warren, Emily Bandawe and Charlotte Bleasdale in 2004. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
15. The fobia
Pictured, from left, are Thommy (Thom Cockerham), Steve Denniss, Neddy (Adeniyi Nedd), and Conan (Rob Threapleton). | jpimedia
16. Bright Young Things finalists
This photo was taken in 2004 - do you recognise the bands and artists? | Third Party Photo: Third Party
17. Bright Young Things finalists
This is a group shot from 2004. What happened to everyone? | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Bright Young Things finalists
This is a group shot from 2006. Do you remember the bands and artrists? | Third Party Photo: Third Party