MUSIC mixers in the region are being invited to take part in a DJ contest in January and February.

Heats of the event, sponsored by Grolsch lager, take place at the Dickens Inn, in Southfield Road, Middlesbrough, with the two most popular performers getting a place in the February final.

The unconfirmed final prize is expected to live up to last year's holiday for two in Amsterdam.

Heats take place at the pub on three Wednesdays, January 17, 24 and 31.

Entrants must send a clearly-labelled tape or CD to DJ Competition, The Dickens Inn, 4 Southfield Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BZ, by January 10