COULD you be the next Kylie, Robbie, Westlife or Girls Aloud?

Well, now is your chance to make a bid for stardom.

Powersound, the musical talent contest for local singers, is inviting entries for this year's event.

Organised by Bury Venues and Bury Youth Service, Powersound is now in its third year and this time it is going to be bigger and better.

David Flynn, Powersound co-ordinator, said: "For the first time there are going to be two categories, one for bands and one for soloists, duets, trios and dance acts."

The two winners will each receive £600 of musical equipment which will be presented by record company representatives.

Heats will be held at Radcliffe Civic Suite on August 6, 13, 20 and 27. The semi-finals will take place on September 5 and 12 and it will culminate with the grand final on October 3.

To enter send your demo recording on video, CD, minidisc or tape to: David Flynn, Radcliffe Civic Suite, Thomas Street, Radcliffe, M26 2UH to arrive by June 30. Entrants should be aged between 14 and 25.

Entry forms are available from schools, youth clubs and from Radcliffe Civic Suite.