All songs (music and lyrics) must be your own work and entirely original.
Singer songwriters must play an instrument or be supported by a band.
This is a search for the UK’s best unsigned act - so acts that already have a record deal in place are not allowed to enter. However, acts with publishing deals are allowed to enter, subject to conditions.
Acts should be able to play a live set of at least twenty minutes, ideally with a repertoire of up to six songs.
You must be over 16 years on 31 August 2008 to enter. Artists under 18 years old must be accompanied during filming by a parent or guardian.
Acts must all reside in the UK and should be available for filming between September 2008 and January 2009.
When applying, acts must also read and acknowledge the full terms and conditions.