STARS of the future need to be on high alert as Wychavon District Council has announced that audition dates for W-Factor 2014 are fast approaching.

With the W-Factor talent competition back again for the seventh year, young people from Wychavon who are aged 11-18 on March 3, 2014, will have the opportunity to showcase their performing, visual and film talent.

The categories this time around are visual arts, short film, music, singing, dance, acting, photography, and circus skills. There will be a winner chosen from each category.

Two auditions will be held at the Civic Centre in Pershore on Tuesday, January 14 and on Wednesday, January 22, both from 5pm.

The spectacular final will be held on Monday, March 3 from 7.30pm at Number 8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore.

Tickets for the final will be £5 each from the Number 8 box office on 01386 555488.

Fern Canning, assistant community development officer at Wychavon, said: “We are looking for young people who show an extraordinary talent and passion for the arts. The W-Factor will provide a great experience for those involved and the winners will have the opportunity to perform at a variety of events throughout the summer.”

For more information and an application form, contact Fern Canning on 01386 565497 or e-mail fern.canning@wychavon.gov.uk.

Application forms are also available online at wychavon.gov.uk/arts.