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Laura Lyne

Ireland's first ever Alternative Eurovision contest is coming to The George and Linda Martin is a guest judge

The Eurovision is the biggest show on Europe's entertainment calendar each year.

Ireland has had some stellar winners in the past, including Johnny Logan and Linda Martin.

And legendary Linda will be taking part in Ireland's first ever Alternative Eurovision that's taking over The George next month.

On May 10, Alternative Eurovision will be hosted by one of Dublin's most famous drag queens Veda with 'The First Lady of Drag Northern Ireland' Delishus O'Tool also taking part as a judge.

The competition is sponsored by Equal Magazine who run both Belfast and London Alternative Fashion Week.

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The winner will receive among other things a cash prize, a professional photo shoot and a spread in the magazine which should be a big boost to any budding singers portfolio.

The competition is open to anyone - original song or cover - the only requirement is that they are on board with the ethos of what Equal represents and will be a good ambassador for the year that they will hold the title for.

Shelly Rodgers founder of Equal said: "When we heard about the contest we loved the idea, our World Equal brand is all about inclusion, respect and acceptance of all.

"At Alternative Fashion Week we celebrate models with disabilities, transgender and gender fluid models and promote that beauty and talent is unique to every individual regardless of age, physical or mental limitations or race.

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"It's time to push out the boundaries in these industries  and this contest felt like a natural extension to what we are doing. We very much hope that it will become an annual event growing each year."

To register as a competitor or for further information, check out the Alternative Eurovision Facebook page.

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