Entries are being accepted for this year’s Mansfield Rotary Junior Showtime competition.

The contest is in its 47th year and previous winners have included Carli Poali, international singing star who has sung for the Pope; Lucy Kay, who came second in ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent and starred in Liverpool’s pantomime this year; and Paige Nussey, a recent finalist who has been selected out of thousands of applicants as part of a four-person entertainment team for a year-long world cruise.

Categories cover singing, dancing, and playing an instrument, either individually or as part of a duet or group.

Entry forms are at https://mansfieldrotary.co.uk/junior-showtime-2024

Heats will take place at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, on 12th, 13th and 14th February, at 6.30pm.

The final will be at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, on Sunday, 25th February.

Last year’s winners.

Organiser Rotn Paul Bacon said: “Entries must be submitted by 2nd February and are open to all youngsters, aged from 7 to 18 inclusive.

“This is an opportunity to show your talents and shine on stage.

“Any queries can be made to me, call 01623 456086.”