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Could you be the Next BRIT Thing?

Katie Melua and fellow music stars urge young singers and musicians to upload their entries and get voting!

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Everyone can now play their part in choosing who will be crowned the , as voting聽opens for the nationwide music competition.

Stars including , , and have urged young people to record, upload and vote! Joining Ed Vaziey and young singers at on Tuesday, Katie Melua said 鈥淵ou never know where it might lead, it could be you recording your song at Abbey Road next year!鈥�

皇冠体育app , aimed at 11-19 years-olds, is made up of two categories: popular and classical music, plus an additional award for composition. For over a month entrants have been uploading their audio and video recordings, with nearly a received so far.

To listen to the entries and vote visit: (voting closes 16聽December). You can also listen and vote via 聽or by using the competition鈥檚 free .

Regional heats

皇冠体育app top 30 most popular acts in each category, in each region, will form a long-list to be assessed by聽an expert panel, with up to six acts taking part in regional eliminations in front of a panel of judges, who will also provide one-to-one feedback on their performances.

Prizes on offer include:

  • Recording a session聽at
  • Featuring a track on the next BRIT Awards album
  • A one-day masterclass with producer Steve Levine for the runners up
  • A classical recording session
  • Tickets to
  • A share in 拢10,000 worth of music equipment

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Published 21 October 2011