POP stardom is beckoning for a talented North-East singer.

Genius Management is searching for the final member of four-piece girl band Raw Silk.

The new member will join Aimee, 16, from Sunderland, Foxy, 19, from Newcastle, and Eve, 17, from Billingham.

Material from the writers, who pen material for the Backstreet Boys, Boyzone and Samantha Mumba, is ready for the band to record.

A spokesman for Genius Management said: "The fourth member must be North-East-based and have the talent and dedication to make this project work.

"We are specifically looking for a female performer with dark hair, aged between 16 and 20, to join the girls."

Genius Management, which is based in Dipton, near Stanley, County Durham, manages North-East boy band X-Poze.

The group, which includes two Popstars contestants, has been supporting A1 and Hear'Say at events throughout the summer and similar performances are already being lined up for Raw Silk.

To apply for an audition, visit www.geniusmanagement.co.uk or telephone (07740) 195855.