A YOUNG unsigned music act could get the chance to perform alongside Primal Scream and the Proclaimers at this year’s Stockton Weekender festival.

A housing group is offering local unsigned bands and musicians a chance to win the opening slot on the Main Stage for the line up on the Saturday night at the festival.

The winning act will be on the bill alongside headliners including Dexy’s, formerly Dexy’s Midnight Runners.

They will play their own material to the spectators attending the annual summer event by Stockton’s riverside.

The 'Edge'competition, open to 15-25 year-olds, will run until April 8 and is the brainchild of the Vela Group, which incorporates Tristar Homes and Housing Hartlepool and is one of the sponsors of the event.

Shortlisted acts will take part in a live head-to-head battle with other successful acts at the Georgian Theatre, Stockton, in May in front of an audience and panel of judges.

For more information and to enter the competition visit www.facebook.com/velahomes or follow Vela @TheVelaGroup.