The competition, organised by UBM Live's Confex Group, will hold its first heat with six acts battling it out for a place in the semi-finals. The final will be held at Event UK from 21-22 September at the NEC.
This first heat at Church House will see the following acts take part:
Tootsie Rollers
Tony Rudd
Karla Bernardi
Dan Hewitt
Alternative Magic
Streetball Extreme
The winner of the entire competition will earn a £1,000 cash prize from UBM live and a contract courtesy of entertainment agency Sternberg Clarke.
Compering the entire competition is Event editor Jeremy King.
To secure your place at the event .