Attention all musicians!

RTÉ Radio in association with Recorded Actors Artists Performers (RAAP) are offering emerging musical performers a chance to take their career to the next level.

A total of €20,000 will be given to the winning acts across four different music genres: classical, pop/rock/dance, country/roots/folk and traditional Irish. If you want to hear your performance aired on RTE Radio and win €5,000, submit your entry now!

Whether you are in a group or a solo performer, this is a wonderful opportunity to test your musical skills. If you are 18 or over, the only thing you have to do to enter the competition is go online, fill out the application form and upload a short file of your best performance.

For more information, visit the Breakthrough 2011 website at [link]www.rte.ie/radio/breakthrough[/link]. Hurry, because the deadline is Friday, August 26!