A MUSICIAN from Kidderminster is through to the annual semi-final of a national songwriting contest judged by Sir Bob Geldof.

Dale Von Minaker is one of four artists chosen by a public vote to go through to the next round of the YouBloom competition, which will be judged on November 7.

Heading up the panel of four judges is none other than Sir Bob Geldof, alongside legendary producer Rupert Hine who has worked with Tina Turner, Rush and Suzanne Vega.

To listen to the four finalists Click here