Do you have what it takes to be Australia’s next music sensation? Well this might be your chance.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor, Ian Carpenter, is encouraging all locals who think they might have what it takes to be Australia’s next X Factor, to audition next week.

For the first time ever, the hit TV show will host auditions in Geraldton.

Mayor Carpenter is urging locals to perfect their dance moves, dust off their instruments and fine tune their vocals.

“This is such a fantastic opportunity for the Mid West region and anyone with a musical flair should audition,” he said.

“Geraldton is full of local talent and we see this talent at many events around our City.

“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity so I would encourage people to not hold back and give it their all.”

Geraldton’s pool of talent is regularly seen on Marine Terrace at the City’s local Street Stage program. All emerging performers who have been part of this successful program are encouraged to audition.

Those auditioning will perform in front of The X Factor Producers and the selected best will be chosen to sing in front of celebrity judges at a later date.

Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 24 at the Ocean Centre Hotel on the corner of Cathedral Avenue and Foreshore Drive, and registrations are from 1pm to 5pm.

You can also download an application form by heading to this link https://fmashows.com/the-x-factor/2015?p=attendinfo&