A TALENT scout from The Voice UK will be visiting Darlington to find singers for a new series of the show.

Solo artists and duos, interested in following in the footsteps of last year's winner, Mo Adeniran, can audition at The Majestic Theatre on Friday, March 23, between 2pm and 5.30pm.

All music styles are welcome and places are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Those auditioning are asked to prepare one song acapella or with a backing track, which must be provided by the singer and on an electric device.

Earlier in the week singers will be able to take part in auditions around the region, including at the Passing Clouds in Newcastle's Bigg Market today at 7pm; Bar Loco, Leazes Park Road, Newcastle, at 7.30pm on Tuesday; Coxlodge & District Social Club, Gosforth from 8pm on Wednesday; and The Twisted Lip, Baker Street, Middlesbrough from 8pm on Thursday.