A young Guiseley singer songwriter will perform at the regional final of a national talent competition next weekend.

Kath Edmonds, 25, who performs as Just Kath has seen off competition from hundreds of other hopefuls to get to the next stage of Live and Unsigned 2010.

She is now a step closer to winning a £30,000 recording contract and a slot at the Live And Unsigned festival at the O2 Arena, London.

The former drummer said: “I’ve always wanted to pursue my passion for music and the Live And Unsigned 2010 competition gave me the perfect platform.

“I felt frustrated just playing drums and then one day the drive to get up on stage and perform my own material took over.”