Ash Sherwood - an aspiring singer-songwriter struggling to make it on the Manchester music scene. He's chasing the prize money that might help save his mum's struggling pub and pay for his wedding to Chloe.

Jake 'The Face' Turner - Ash's best friend and brother of his fiancée, a sharp witted, wannabe ladies man he's hoping the band will get him out of his dead end job.

Adrian Banks - an introverted bank manager, hopelessly attempting to win over his adulterous wife.

Dirty Harry - a dim yet endearing stripper looking to recover his self respect.

Jose Reize - a wide-eyed and optimistic Spaniard, who has travelled to England to make something of himself - away from the clutches of his overbearing mother.