Culture Club to reform without Boy George

Auditions are being held for singers to join Culture Club, as the 1980s pop band are planning to re-form and tour without original vocalist Boy George.

Manager Tony Gordon said the group were looking for three or four "young, great singers" to join former band members Jon Moss, Mikey Craig and Phil Pickett.

"We cannot replace George - that's going to be an impossibility," he said on the quest to replace the 80s icon, who has since enjoyed a success as a DJ and television presenter.

Mr Gordon added that a TV company was interested in following the new band, with a world tour possible next year. The new line-up could also record new songs, he said.

Iti is hoped that the new-look band will be re-launched at a London party next month.