This time last year family man Andrew Wishart was working as a nut salesman, concreter Johnny Ruffo was practicing his moves in his bedroom and Reece Mastin was a 16 yr old school boy who dreamed of becoming a rock star.

Now they are all household names around the country.

2011 X Factor Winner Reece is living the dream as a multi-platinum selling superstar, who has crisscrossed the nation on a sell out tour. Currently prepping his second album with Sony, Reece's life has changed forever... ARE YOU NEXT???

The search begins NOW for Australia's next singing superstar or supergroup. If you believe you have a special talent for singing and performing and want to become Australia's next chart topping recording artist then simply turn up at one of the below venues on the specified dates to audition!

Auditions are open for anyone over the age of 14 who falls into one of the following four categories: Under 25 Male, Under 25 Female, 25 and over, Vocal Groups

You don't need to register beforehand, just get yourself to the venue and show us what you've got. If you are successful, you'll proceed to the next stage of the competition and could be well on your way to becoming Australia's next superstar.

All you need to do is fill out the audition form, (click here to download it as a pdf file), and bring it along to one of the auditions!

HOBART
HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR
1 Davey Street, Hobart
SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2012

Registration 9:00 - 15:30

LAUNCESTON
HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR
29 Cameron Street,
Launceston TAS 7250
SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2012

Registration 11:00 - 17:00

ALBURY
ALBURY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Swift Street,
Albury NSW 2640
WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2012

Registration: 11:00 - 17:00

DUBBO
DUBBO RSL CLUB RESORT
Cobra Street,
Dubbo NSW 2830
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2012

Registration 9:00 - 17:00

DARWIN
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL DARWIN
32 Mitchell Street,
Darwin NT 0800
SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2012

Registration 9:00 - 15:30

CAIRNS
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, THE MARINA CAIRNS
1 Pier Point Road,
Cairns Queensland 4870
TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2012

Registration 11:00 - 17:00

BRISBANE
SOUTH BANK SUNCORP PIAZZA
Cnr Ernest & Stanley Street,
South Brisbane Queensland 4101
SATURDAY 03 - SUNDAY 04 MARCH 2012

Registration 09:00 - 15:30

NEWCASTLE
HUNTER STADIUM
294 Turton Road,
New Lambton NSW 2305
WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH 2012

Registration 11:00 - 17:00

SYDNEY
SYDNEY CONVENTION CENTRE & EXHIBITION CENTRE
Darling Dr, Darling Harbour NSW 2000
SATURDAY 10 - MONDAY 12 MARCH 2012

Registration 09:00 - 15:30

PERTH
PERTH CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
221 Mounts Bay Road,
Perth WA 6000
SUNDAY 18 MARCH 2012
Registration 09:00 - 15:30

ADELAIDE
ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE
North Terrace,
Adelaide SA 5000
TUESDAY 20 MARCH 2012

Registration 11:00 - 17:00

MELBOURNE
FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE
448 Epsom Rd,
Flemington VIC 3031
SATURDAY 24 - MONDAY 26 MARCH 2012

Registration 09:00 - 15:30

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