April 2, 2001 20:33: Aussie babes Louise McClatchy and Jai Simone think pop deserves a good lashing and they're the girls to do it.

The satirical Sheilas combine strong vocals with wicked humour and clever writing to take the mickey out of the music industry. No artist is safe from a send-up, especially top pop-puppet Britney Spears. Supergirly can count stars like Madonna, Elton John, Mick Jagger and Bob Geldof among their fans.

See them on Tuesday, April 10, at the Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. The show starts at 7.45pm and tickets, priced £12 and £10, are available from the box office on 020 8688 9291.

Tracey Wye