UNSIGNED musical talent is being given a chance to gain performing experience in front of a live audience at a concert this summer.

talentSTAR.biz: The Show is being organised to help young people take the first steps along the road to music stardom.

The event, organised by North-East artist development and music production firm Genius Corporation, and Old Skool Sound, which specialises in live sound and location recording, takes place at Stanley Civic Hall, Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday, July 13.

As well as performers, the organisers are looking for a host for the event.

To find out more about the show and for an audition application form, visit www.talentstar.biz or telephone Genius on (01207) 284720.