NINE amazing artists will attempt to wow the judges when the grand final of one of the country's longest-running talent competitions is held in Longbridge this weekend.
Pre-dating the likes of X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent, the Search For A Star contest was founded back in the 1980s.
The competition is open to entrants nationwide but all of this year's finalists - who are competing for a winner's cheque of £2,000 - come from across the Midlands.
Longbridge's own Charley Thompson will be the hometown favourite while Jasmine Rawlins, from West Heath, is another local star.
Keri Hoffman, from Hereford, Worcester's Sadie Marie, Weoley Castle's Sean Duggan, Willenhall's Champagne Shirley, Oldbury's Emily Badger plus Holly May Coleman and Tia Louise, both from Quinton, complete the line-up.
The final takes place this Saturday (April 6) at Austin Sports and Social Club on Tessall Lane, Longbridge, starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets for the three-hour final show cost from £6 - call Tony Maslen on 0121 457 9308 for more information.
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