As part of the Alternative City of Culture 2017 celebrations, Sir David Amess MP is holding a Local Talent Contest on Thursday 30th March at the Arlington Ballroom to find the next star of Southend.

Does your talent include any of the following disciplines: comedy, poetry, dancing, singing or music?

Not only will the winners be awarded an ACC17 Cup, but they will have the opportunity to perform at ACC17 events throughout the year, including at the Cliffs Pavilion on 13th July and in Priory Park on 3rd September.

There will be three categories, under 11, 11 – 17 and over 18 and pre auditions will take place at Masters Performing Arts on Sunday 12th March.

If you have a special talent please contact us for an application form:

Wendy Headford (Masters Performing Arts College) - [email protected],

Sally Carr - [email protected]

Julie Cushion - [email protected]

Or you can call Sir David’s Office on 020 7219 3452