POP idols of the future are being urged to take part in a ground-breaking music project in Droitwich Spa.

Talented young people are needed to support Worcestershire's Up4It youth music scheme following the appointment of two new musical directors.

Composition specialist Andy Williams and sound engineer Matt Devenish have been employed by Worcestershire County Council to provide expert advice and practical help to residents aged 13 to 25 who want to produce professional music.

The project, a joint venture between the county's arts and youth services, will bring a hi-tech recording studio and equipment to Droitwich Youth Centre, in Old Coach Road, where around eight sessions are planned. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, April 30, from 4.30 to 10pm.

Teenagers will get the chance to write, produce and record their own music onto CD and the project will build up to a live summer concert in Kidderminster -- with other county Up4It members.

Council arts officer Steve Boffy said there is no opportunity quite like this in the area.

He added: "Access to this kind of equipment, experience and opportunity would cost a small fortune outside of the project. Our musical directors are really looking forward to working with local musicians and producing CDs that could lead to all sorts of fame and fortune for the young people involved."

For details call Bonnie Simpson on 07785 992554 or email bonniesimpson@btopenworld.com