THE hunt is on for the nation's most talented young musicians.

The National Children's Orchestra, for children aged seven to 13, is holding auditions in Manchester on October 9 and 10, for coveted places in one of their four age banded symphony orchestras.

For more information contact Geraldine Jones, The National Children's Orchestra, 84a Elm Tree Road, Locking, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8EH, or ring 01934 820254 or visit the website www.nco.org.uk.