Whatever kind of music you're making - from Bangra to hip-hop, jazz to mashups - if you think you've got what it takes and you think other people will like your sound, fill in the form on the next page and send your track on CD or email it as an mpeg3 file.

We'll feature it on our music site, where our audience can listen to your track.

The top ten tracks based on listening figures will go forward for judging by music industry professionals to decide who gets a day at Elevator studios in Liverpool to record the winning track professionally.

This competition is supported by Northern Rail who will issue an online compilation of the top ten tracks for free download.