THE audition dates for Open Mic UK 2017 have been announced.
Southampton is one of 14 regions across the UK which hosts the first round of the search to find the UK's best singers, singer songwriters, rappers and vocal groups.
It’s a chance for aspiring singers and musicians to perform to music industry judges who are at every stage of the music competition from the auditions to the Grand Final.
Judges in the past have included representatives from the three major record labels (Universal, Warner and Sony), festival organisers, national radio DJs, regional press and BBC Introducing, with judges getting more prestigious as the competition progresses.
Evening auditions will take place on Friday September 29 at River Studios in Totton.
Open Mic UK is brought to you by Future Music, the company behind the discovery of Birdy, Lucy Spraggan and Union J’s Jaymi Hensley.
To enter, visit openmicuk.co.uk
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