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11:32am Tuesday 6th June 2006
MUSICAL hopefuls have taken to the stage in a bid to become the borough's very own Pop Idol.
Around 60 singers and musicians took part in a re-creation of the hit TV show at the Dirty South bar in Lee High Road, Lee.
Deputy young mayor Dami Benbow took on the role of Simon Cowell by heading a panel of judges giving verdicts on the performances.
The auditions were the first phase of a process which will eventually see 20 youngsters chosen to perform at the Lewisham People's Day festival in July.
The performers will show off their talents on Young Mayor Wilf Petherbridge's stage at the event.
Wilf, 15, said: "It is great to give some of the talent we have in the borough the chance to shine."
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