THE Prince's Trust is looking for 30 young musicians to take part in a residential course.

Free places are being offered to 18 to 25-year-old unemployed people from the North-East to help develop their music skills.

There will be two courses, taking place during August and October, at Otterburn Hall, Northumberland.

The Sound Live project is a trust programme which helps young people to move on to training, employment or education.

Professional tutors will teach songwriting, improvisation, the music business, social skills and playing skills, and explore a wide range of music styles.

Anyone interested in taking part should contact Phil Harris on (01429) 868002 or 07802 874261.