Louis Walsh is looking for Ireland's next big boy band.

"It has been 12 years since I did auditions for a boy band, it's boys over 16 from anywhere, any nationality but they must be prepared to work hard; vocals are key." Louis said today.

The former Boyzone and Westlife manager went on to say he's looking for five pop stars and that he has the backing of a major record company and a high profile UK partner. "

The auditions are open to male singers between the ages of 16 to 25. Doors at The Button Factory will be open from 11am with auditions starting at noon.