A MUSICIAN from Kidderminster is through to the quarter final of a national songwriter’s competition, judged by Sir Bob Geldof.

Dale Von Minaker came second in the fourth heat of the annual national YouBloom song contest, where the top three artists go through to the next stage.

He secured the number two spot with 162 votes, between winner Razz who gained 189 votes and Manchester band Hooker in third position with 90 votes.