Bands have up until Monday February 28 to apply for a spot on the 2005 IMRO Showcase Tour, which will be criss-crossing the country in March.

The tour has an impressive track record with X Factor contestant Tabby Callaghan, Vertigo signings The Marshal Stars and Morrissey's new favourite band, Remma, all participating in the 2004 trek.

Supported throughout by the 2FM evening crew of Fanning, Hegarty, Huston and Battle, demos for the Showcase should be sent to Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 to arrive no later than Monday February 28.