Open Mic UK 2009 is the exciting new national talent competition which searches for the UK’s best singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres who perform either covers or original material. Katie Wood a student at Ponteland High School caught the judges eye when she auditioned at the Journal Tyne Theater Newcastle to be put forward to the Regional Finals.

Katie’s on the way to achieving her dream of performing live, accompanied by school friend Sean Menim an accomplished guitarist. The duo performed “Girl put your records on” by Corrine Bailey Rae. The live performance on the 4th October is a head to head battle in front of hundreds of audience members and a professional judging panel to win a place at the National Grand Final. The prize for the overall winning act of Open Mic UK 2009 will be to record their own album in professional studios with an industry vocal specialist, with the potential of large investment for a single release as well as the aim to nationally chart. To see more of Katie and other talented up and coming stars the Regional Finals are to be held on the 4th October at the Journal Tyne Theatre tickets are priced at £7.50 . For more information go to the website www.openmicuk.co.uk Support your local Northumberland act, by coming along, you can purchase tickets on the door or from Katie.