Talented hopefuls from the region are in Newry for the Britain's Got Talent open auditions today.
Open auditions will continue at the Buttercrane Shopping Centre until half past five.
The Britain's Got Talent team will be in Northern Ireland for the rest of the week.
Thames TV researcher Gabriella Colasurdo says they're not looking for anything specific,
"It's very broad this show so variety comes in many different shapes and forms."
Open auditions will also take place at Seven Duke Street in Warrenpoint tonight from 8pm.
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