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Next Big Thing now in seventh year
Auditions for a high-profile talent competition on the Island are taking place this weekend.
10-18-year-olds are battling out to be crowned 2018's Next Big Thing.
The event, which sees finalists take to the Gaiety Theatre stage to perform live, is now in its seventh year.
Whoever wins the final on 3 February next year will take home a cash prize of £500.