YOUNGSTERS will be competing for the chance to record their own compact disc tomorrow.

The grand final of the pop contest, called Sunderland's No 1, takes place tomorrow at the Sunderland Empire.

A total of 21 finalists, picked from hundreds of North-East youngsters, will sing in front of music industry experts in the hope that they will be chosen to record a CD with the help of professional producers at The Bunker Studios.

The finalists are aged between 11 and 16, and each will perform a song of their choice.

Sunderland's No 1 was launched in May by Sunderland City Council to encourage and nurture the singing talent of the North-East by offering professional voice and dance coaching for applicants.