THE qualifiers for tonight’s second heat of the Lancashire Telegraph-backed Reidy’s Talent Contest have been revealed.

Nine acts and artists will be performing live in Blakey’s at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, with three going forward to the grand final on Thursday, March 7.

The overall winner will receive £1,000 in vouchers to spend at Reidy’s Music Superstore in Nab Lane, Blackburn.

Tonight’s contestants are: Raymond Sergeant, Rime Suspex, Imogen Storey and the Phil Knight Experience, Abbie and Page, Jade Jones, Marco Galaea, R.Y.A.N., Black Confetti and Phased.

After tonight there will be two more heats next Thursday and the week after.

The winners of the first heat were Callum Thomas, Severed Bonds and Jordan Richards.

Tonight’s heat starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £3, available on the door or from the King George’s box office 0844 847 1664.