Indeed, the format of the show, now eight years old, with its wide variety of categories and mentoring workshops has proved so successful that other shows have been quick to follow suit by adding their own support boot camp; categories such as vocal groups, allowing for singers over the age of 25, as well as even creating a separate show for specialist acts such as magicians, instrumentalists and ventriloquists.

The competition's presence continues to prove its worth as a fantastic stepping stone for talented individuals and groups serious about becoming the next big thing. With its reputation of offering the first chance to see diamonds in the rough, an ever increasing number of record industry reps are found sniffing around.

Previous successful entrants who have cut their teeth in the competition and honed their skills before proving to the wider world that they have the X - Factor or becoming chart topping performers include:

Katie Melua - became multi-platinum album success story. One of Europe's top ten highest selling female artists in 2006

Leona Lewis - winner of X Factor 2006, nominated for four Brits categories

3 of A Kind - went to No.1 in the UK charts with hit single 'Baby Cakes'

N-Dubz - signed record deal before becoming winners of 2007 MOBO & UMA Best Newcomer Award

Fundamental - (FDM)- toured with artists Nelly, Missy Elliot, Jodeci, Suga Babes and performed at the Screen Nation TV & Film Awards before being signed by US record label for reported 1 million dollars

Natalie Chua - became a member of X Factor Simon Cowell’s classical pop group Angelis

Flawless - winners of World Street Dance World Championship 2005 and sponsored by Nike

Nicholas Dorset - UK Unsigned Finalist Nicholas Dorset reaches X Factor Final 10 in 2005

Rowetta - ex Happy Mondays singer and 2004 X- Factor finalist, later launched solo career

With a history of industry and celebrity judges including the likes of Estelle, the nation awaits to see the performances by the next unsigned hypes, certain to follow the tradition of becoming household names and stars in their own right.

Previous judges and guest performers at the UK UNSIGNED Grand Finals, ATL (US protégé boy band of R Kelly) have said that the UK UNSIGNED Finals felt "like the famous amateur night at the Apollo [New York]...people coming form all over the country to a platform where stars are born."

Call SABA to enter or for tickets on 0208 76 6776 or register on www.ukunsigned.net