Girl power required

THE LIVERPOOL Culture Company has extended its search for the city’s hottest new musical talent.

And it’s hoped that the extra time will give more female singers and musicians a chance to get their entries in.

The deadline for this year’s Streetwaves competition was originally set for June 1, but organisers have decided to give up-and-coming local musicians another week to apply.

Alicia Smith, Streetwaves Project Manager, said: “We’ve received a great response to Streetwaves 2007, but we’d really like a more representative mix of applicants.

“We’re not trying to put men off – we’d obviously like as many people as possible to apply – but it would be great to see some local female bands and solo artists getting involved."

Anyone aged 14 to 25 can take part, you just need to visit liverpool08.com and download and complete an application form before the new deadline of June 7.

http://www.liverpool08.com/streetwaves/

Now in its third year, Streetwaves 2007 will include outdoor heats in each of Liverpool’s five neighbourhoods (Alt Valley, Liverpool East, City and North, Liverpool South, and South Central). The ‘most ready’ talent from each heat will win an impressive package, including the chance to perform live on the special Streetwaves stage at this year’s Mathew Street Music Festival.