A LEIGH social club is bracing itself for a talent festival.

Two Elvis impersonators are among the artistic line-up for the Coors Carling Talent Competition which begins next Wednesday (Feb 26) at Wigan Road Labour Club.

Already its attracted interest from far afield including many semi-professionals and others looking to make a start in the business.

Organiser Steve James, of Atherton-based Shout! promotions, said: "It looks like 12 weeks of top talent, including comedians, and acclaimed karaoke singers, competing for the £2,000 prize money which has been put up by Coors brewery and AB Windows of Leigh."

Shows are free to watch.

A few places for contestants are still available and anyone wanting more information should contact Shout! on 01942 876073.