IF you've always dreamt of becoming a pop star, then Caterham High School is the place to be on Saturday.

Auditions to choose a girl and a boy member for an upcoming band, A-List, is taking place at the Clayhall school at 12.30pm.

A-List currently consists of five members, three girls and two boys, and their management company, Young Performers Management, is looking for two new members to complete the band.

The company will host the auditions at the Heathcote Avenue school, with each applicant requiring to display his or her ability to dance and sing.

Band manager Sandra Filek explained: "It's an ideal opportunity for young singers to come and try their luck. Prospective applicants should be between 18 and 24 years of age, with good looks, vocals and dancing ability.

"Applicants are not required to have formal, professional training in either singing or dancing. They should just possess a good voice and a flexible body. Hence, I would say that if someone thinks he or she has got what it takes, then come to the school and show us."

The short-listed applicants will each get the chance to spend four weeks with the band members on a trial basis.

Miss Filek said: "This is to test their timekeeping and temperament. They should be able to gel with the other members. They will be invited to take part in a series of voice and dance rehearsals before the final two members are selected."

Though the band is yet to make its mark in the music industry, A-List have had the honour of performing their two recorded songs, Rhythm of Love and Be Who You Wanna Be, at Her Majesty's Theatre amidst rapturous applause in December.

Applicants are also required to bring a recent photograph and, if possible, a backing CD or tape for the singing section of the audition. They will need to come in suitable clothes and shoes for the dance section.

Ring 8514 1030 or 07702031519 for more information.

January 27, 2003 09:30