TWO budding pop star sisters from Lostock Hall are aiming to be the next Kylie and Danni after landing a dazzling slot in a talent competition organised by the Pines Hotel in Chorley.

The glitsy event has been launched by Preston soul star Stephen Bayliss -- who appeared on the television talent show Stars in Their Eyes -- and sponsored by The Citizen.

Nine-year-old Bethany and Hayley Eccles, seven, of Home Crescent, Penwortham, are preparing to hit the high note at the talent show on Sunday, November 4, when youngsters in the 12 years and under category will strut their stuff in front of a panel of judges -- yet to be announced.

Both girls, who attend Our Lady and St Gerard's RC Primary School, in Lourdes Avenue, Lostock Hall, were encouraged onto the stage by their financial advisor dad, Geno, who is hot on the funk and jazz singing circuit and has performed at top venues up and down the country.

Mum Caroline said: "Bethany and Hayley are to have brand new trendy outfits for the show and are really looking forward to their big day.

"Bethany wants to perform Whole Again by Atomic Kitten but Hayley hasn't made her mind up yet which song she wants to do.

"As a music lover, their dad is very keen for the girls to have a career in singing -- he really rates them -- of course I think they're wonderful but being their mum I'm bound to say that."

She added: "The girls are very excited because they love singing and sing all the time but they'll probably be very nervous once November comes and they get on that stage."

Already a dozen hopefuls have applied to enter one of three categories, 12 years and under, 13 to 18 years and 19-plus.

Alan Frew, entertainments manager at the Pines, said: "There is a wealth of talent around here but there are few places where people can show off their skills and get themselves on the entertainments circuit.

He added: "That is why we wanted to do the show, to highlight talent in the area and the Pines is an ideal venue."

The finals run over two days, November 4 and 11, and should be a great family day out, and if you apply now, you could even be tapping the boards yourself.

For an application pack, call in at the Pines Hotel and Bistro, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, or call on 01772 338551.