@Westendproducer's SEARCH FOR A TWITTER COMPOSER Contest Set for Soho Theatre, May 2013

Using the same format as his Search for a Twitter Star, the contest is about finding, nurturing and developing musical theatre writers of the future - and helping their work be seen and heard by a whole new audience. And just like last year the contest is being run online - with the public helping decide who wins.

This competition aims for new work to be heard by a large audience via the internet, with songs going viral, and people making a name for themselves online, we want social media to help spread the word and work of new musical theatre composers.

The contest is run by industry professionals, who all have a desire and enthusiasm to help discover, nurture, and support undiscovered musical theatre writers. Whether you work in a partnership or on your own - they would be thrilled to hear from you.

And, just like Search for a Twitter Star - the public helps decide which composer wins.

After the first round closes - and all entries have been considered - there will be two showcases at the Soho Theatre, followed by a live final in July. The ultimate aim is to develop the winning musical and hopefully staging a production.

This is the first time there has been on online contest to find, support, and nourish the talents of musical theatre writers. We are looking for aspiring composers, writers, anyone who has written an original musical, or indeed has started writing an original musical.

The rules are simple. Using twitter, you simply upload a section of your musical - however you want to show it - onto YouTube and tweet @westendproducer the link. The maximum time length of a video on YouTube is 15 minutes - and that is how long you have!

It's entirely up to you how you use that time. You can show selections of the songs with a synopsis, or give an introduction to your musical and its story. It's entirely up to you, giving you complete control of your entry. Of course you can also enter by sending a copy of the musical via email or post - and the judging panel will listen, watch, and offer feedback on every entry.

For more information visit www.westendproducer.co.uk.

A few words from @westendproducer: 'I often spend evenings relaxing with my Jean Valjean teddy listening to glorious musicals. And while I am always extremely thrilled to hear classic musicals, my passion has always been new work. There have recently been lots of new musicals - each remarkably different and daring in their own way. But now I want to push this new work and talent even further - by actively searching, supporting, and helping new composers. We want to find someone with an individual voice, a distinctive sound - with something exciting and groundbreaking to offer to the world of musical theatre. If you have a talent and passion for writing original music then this is for you. Please get in touch, upload a sample of your work to YouTube, and share your work with the world. It's time that musical theatre moved forward - and that is what this competition is about. We want to find the next big musical theatre composing talent.'

Michael Peavoy Productions was set up in 2012 with one sole purpose - to develop and produce the best of British new Musical Theatre to the highest standard. Our mission statement is simple: To place British musical theatre firmly on the map and to make new musicals a regular feature on our glorious stages.

Since its formation, Michael Peavoy Productions has showcased the work of more than 30 new composing teams at the Soho Theatre and continues to work with Steve Marmion and his team to bring new British musical theatre to the forefront of British theatre. For more about Michael Peavoy Productions visit www.michaelpeavoyproductions.com.

Search for a Twitter Composer will take place at the Soho Theatre and Soho Downstairs. First Heat - Sunday 26th May 2013 Soho Downstairs at 5pm. Second Heat - Sunday 23rd July 2013, Soho Downstairs at 5pm. Final - Sunday July 21st 2013, Soho Theatre at 7:30pm. Ticket Price: £15 (Concessions £10 for students with valid NUS and all equity card holders). Produced by Michael Peavoy Productions and Westendproducer. Tickets: 020 7478 0100 / sohotheatre.comMay