Friday, 25 July 2008

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Louis Walsh to hold auditions for Irish girl band

The X Factor judge wants to find the next big thing

Louis Walsh has asked Westlife singer Kian Egan for help

Louis Walsh is said to be on the hunt for a new Irish pop act.

The X Factor judge, 55, hopes to find some fresh talent when he hold auditions in Ireland.

It is thought he is looking for 5 girls aged 15 to 25.

‘Louis has seen a gap in the market for a new girl band asked Kian [Egan] to be part of the new project,’ a source tells the Sunday People.

‘The pair of them will host the auditions and are confident they will find the next big thing.’

The auditions will be held today and tomorrow at The Pod in Dublin, from noon to 6pm.

Alison Adey