Singers invited to audition for new series of 'The Voice of Ireland'

Aspiring singers around the country are being urged to audition for the fourth series of 'The Voice of Ireland'.

A recording contract from Universal Records awaits the winner of the show, which has attracted an average audience of over 600,000.

Filming will begin in the autumn, with the four coaches keen to find the best talent Ireland has to offer.

Singers can apply online by submitting an mp3 recording, video or YouTube clip, soundcloud or any digital format that showcases their voice.

Produced by Screentime ShinAwiL and airing in January, the show will follow the format where contestants are judged solely on their voices.

Our four celebrity coaches will sit with their backs to the contestants and have to decide if this is the voice they want on their team.

If more than one coach turns, then be prepared for begging and pleading as they try to persuade the singers to join their team.

"Screentime ShinAwiL are delighted to be commissioned by RTÉ to produce the fourth series of The Voice of Ireland," said executive producer Larry Bass.

"We’re also thrilled to have Müller once again as series sponsor. We look forward to putting together a great Coach line up for our Irish viewers as this series will be the biggest yet.

"We have been inundated with enquires about applications all year and are excited to see what type of talent Ireland will throw up this year?"

Applications are open until Friday, August 31.