Singers invited to enter open mic competition

Wannabe pop stars in the West Midlands are being invited to take part in a competition to launch the next big singing sensation.

The Open Mic UK competition – which travels across the country every year searching for the next big star - boasts some incredible success stories, including teen-songstress Birdy.

After winning Open Mic UK, Birdy recorded her album with Gareth Henderson in River Studios which resulted in her being offered a publishing contract with Good Soldier Songs Ltd, run by Christian Tattersfield, chairman of Warner Bros.

Now auditions are being held at the Slots at the LG Arena in Birmingham on the August 25 to give others a chance to be the next chart-topping vocal sensation.

Chris Grayston, MD of Open Mic UK says, "Birdy has been a great example of the springboard Open Mic UK offers. She had an unbelievable talent and it's since been channelled in the right direction and she's achieving great things."

Last year's pop-sensation and age category winner Hatty Keane, has been signed to BGM music, she toured the UK extensively, and has supported big names such as Ed Sheeran, Wretch 32, Tinchy Stryder and Zane Lowe! She is currently working towards the release of her debut album, and will be heading to Russia in the summer to support Pitbull!

So the real question is do you think you have what it takes to follow Birdy and Hatty Keane's footsteps in this year's Open Mic UK competition which starts in August?

Acts who make it past their first audition will go through to the live showcases at some of the UK's most prestigious venues including Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sheffield City Hall, Birmingham's LG Arena and Portsmouth Guildhall, following in the footsteps of famous acts such as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Katy Perry.

These fantastic venues all lead up to acts playing the Grand Final at the UK's most recognised live music venue, The O2 in London.