Fans of X Factor are encouraged to headto the West 12 shopping centre on Saturday (29) to see talented locals battle it out in front of a panel of judges.

Singers and bands have been sending in video clips of themselves performing, with the best five picked out to appear live in the semi-finals, to be held between 1pm and 4pm at the centre in Shepherd's Bush Green.

The best two will go through to he final of the West 12 Search for a Star contest, supported by the Chronicle, between 1pm and 3pm on Sunday.

The response from the crowd over the two days will be looked at by the judges to help them pick a winner.