STUDENTS from Blackheath theatre school Step Up are celebrating after they wowed judges from nationwide talent contest UK Unsigned.

The school in Kidbrooke Grove was overjoyed to hear its students were selected for the semi-finals to be held at Colfes School, Horn Park Lane, Lee, on May 16.

UK Unsigned is the country's biggest talent contest and has been going for nearly 10 years now.

Contestants compete for prizes including a performance on a top London theatre and a slot to perform alongside a major international act at the contest's 10th anniversary celebrations.