Launchpad is our competition for new bands and artists. Shortlisted acts play heats at The Jacaranda Club, and the best go through to the semi-finals and final at Jacaranda Baltic on Friday 27 November. A panel from Jacaranda picks the winner.

It's free to apply.

Win:

1. A studio recording

2. Your track on vinyl

3. A Jacaranda Records Mentor

4. A headline show

WHO CAN APPLY

Bands and solo artists from the North West or anywhere else in the UK, as long as you can get to Liverpool for your showcase dates. Everyone in the act has to be 18 or over, because the shows are in licensed venues. Acts must be able to play three original songs, and one cover.

HOW IT WORKS:

1. APPLY Fill in the form below by 19 October.

2. SHORTLIST We pick the acts for the heats and get in touch with your date.

3. HEATS Play The Jacaranda Club.

4. SEMIS AND FINAL At Jacaranda Baltic. The final is on 27 November.

Every showcase is open to the public. Tickets are £3, so bring your mates.

APPLY NOW

Tell us about your act and send us the track you'd want us to hear first. Submissions close 19 October.