Ireland's first National Student Music Awards will be presented to the most talented student musicians in the country in the Forum, Waterford, on March 29th.

The awards, heralded as the largest music showcase for student talent ever held will give students to perform for fellow students, the media, and executives of the Irish music industry.

There will be recording opportunities for the winners, as well as a chance to play in the British finals in June and a cash prize of £1,000.

Heats will take place in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway and Limerick. The awards are sponsored by www.autonomy.ie, Bank of Ireland's student website. Information from the website or (01) 6760168.