LIVE and Unsigned, the UK's biggest original music competition for bands, vocal groups and solo artists, is once again searching for new talent.

The competition searches for the ultimate and best UK unsigned act and will be coming to Portsmouth’s Guildhall with live auditions on Sunday, February 27.

All acts are auditioned live in front of a judging panel, which is what makes Live and Unsigned so unique; there are no demos or recordings. All genres, pop, RnB, punk, rock or acoustic, are encouraged to enter.

Those who make it through the audition stage will get to perform to industry judges, A&R associates and celebrity guests in some of the UK's most prestigious venues. Those who make it to the Grand Final will get to share the stage with some of the UK's best musicians at the Live and Unsigned Festival at the 02 in London.

Over £100, 000 worth of prizes will be up for grabs throughout the competition and at every stage there will be a chance to win prizes including a world tour to four continents including Europe, Asia, America & Australasia and £30,000 of Marshall amps.

The overall winner’s package includes a UK tour exposing their music to over 40,000 people, festival slots and a recording contract with Future Music, with up to £50,000 investment.

For information on how to secure a live audition for 2011, go to LiveandUnsigned.uk.com.