Have you got what it takes? - X-Factor to hold auditions in Derry next month

Hit TV show The X-Factor is to hold an audition in Derry next month for its new series.

The audition day will be held at the Richmond Centre on Saturday, April 26, from 11am to 5pm.

The show has uncovered some of the biggest stars in world music, including One Direction, Leona Lewis and Olly Murs.

Now, would-be stars in the Derry area are being given a chance to show off their talent.

People are advised to turn up early to be sure to grab a slot as the audition at the Richmond Centre will be on a first come, first served basis and there is no need to pre-register.

All any budding hopefuls need to do is turn up on the date and time specified.

If they impress The X Factor team with their vocals, they will then be in with a chance of auditioning in front of the X Factor judges, when the judges’ auditions take place in summer.

X-Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary said: “2016 was a fantastic year for The X Factor and now we’re about to kick start the auditions for 2017!

“We found some incredible talent and some amazing voices last year and now it could be your turn. Just one audition could change your life so if you think you’ve got what it takes then why don’t you apply?”

The hit show has uncovered some outstanding talent across the years.

To date, One Direction have sold more than 70 million records worldwide.

Olly Murs has released four multiplatinum albums with his fifth 24 Hours being recently certified platinum, while Little Mix’s fourth album Glory Days is now the longest reigning No.1 in the UK since the Spice Girls' debut album Spice.

In 2016, three of the four British lead acts to chart at No.1 in the UK singles chart were discovered by The X Factor – Zayn, James Arthur and Little Mix.