Could you be the Island's next big thing?

Music festival Eklectica has launched a search for fresh talent, and the winner will perform to thousands on the main stage.

Eklectica will be held at Robin Hill across the weekend of September 7 to 9 and the competition winner will warm up the Saturday crowd before the day’s headline act, The Hoosiers.

Local bands and musicians are invited to put their talent to the test to win the opportunity of a lifetime.

Shortlisted artists will be judged at a live final on 26 April, where they will get the chance to play up to three songs for a panel of judges. The panel will include music industry experts and special guests, the alt-rock band Toploader.

With over two million in album sales, the band will lend their expert ear to the judging process.

Up to three bands who narrowly miss out on being shortlisted for the final, will be put to the vote on social media, with the winner winning a wildcard pass to the final.

To be eligible to enter, at least one member of the act must live or be based on the Isle of Wight, and all band members must be aged 14 or over. Parental consent is required for under 18s.

Along with the chance to perform, winners will receive weekend passes for themselves along with four weekend camping tickets per band member, so friends and family get to see their moment in the spotlight!

If you think you have what it takes to get the crowds rocking, visit www.eklectica.live/freshtalent and complete the application form. Applications must be received by April 8.

Eklectica will also feature chart-topping rockers The Fratellis and pop heroes Scouting for Girls.