Doll And The Kicks were an unsigned Brighton-based indie/rock/pop band fronted by Liverpool-born female vocalist Doll and backed by Kicks - Olivier, Matt and Chris. Formed in late 2005 they began gigging as a 5 piece band around the smaller venues of Brighton and the UK building up a fanbase. Having gained exposure on local Brighton radio stations Juice FM and BBC Southern Counties DATK were then submitted by DJ Phil Jackson from Southern Counties to take part in a BBC Radio 1 competition to play Glastonbury festival in early 2007.