Bon Jovi Looking For UK Bands To Open London Gigs

Bon Jovi are offering aspiring musicians a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They're giving up-and-coming bands the chance to open for them in front of thousands of cheering fans at The O2 Arena when they take to the stage in London this summer.

The rock icons will perform a 12-date residency at the O2 Arena next month (Jun10) and they want new talent to warm up for them on their five opening dates.

A post on the website reads: "If you are in a band, looking for a break - then this is as good as it gets...

"We are looking for 5 fresh and promising new bands to fill the opening nights at The O2 arena... Start uploading videos and content which proves that you're good enough to open for Bon Jovi."

Applicants are invited to upload a track via http://www.openforbonjovi.com/. A panel of industry experts, including Bon Jovi's management company, will pick the winners.

Five emerging UK acts will win an opening slot to perform approximately 30 minutes of original music on the following nights: 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th and 13th June.

Entrants have until 31 May (10) to take part in the competition.

Bon Jovi kick off their O2 residency on 7 June (10) and will be supported by Kid Rock and OneRepublic on their remaining London dates.