YOUNG performers will battle it out tomorrow night in the grand final of Talent Oxford 2010.

Seven months after the first auditions, 17 finalists have been chosen from more than 500 entrants taking their first steps on the road to stardom.

From breakdancing to singing, the youngsters will face judges including former X Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji.

Before the final few were chosen, 70 of the performers released a single to raise cash for the Oxford Children’s Hospital.

Tickets have already sold out for the finals at Headington Theatre, at Headington School in London Road.

Event founder Lydia Igweh said it had been a huge success.

She added: “Since launching in February, the Talent Oxford phenomenon has taken Oxfordshire by storm and offered the effort and resources to enable children in the county to express their talent.

“On behalf of the Talent Oxford team, I would like to thank our partners for making this night happen and I want to give a special mention to all 17 finalists. Each and every one of them are stars that have sparkled so brightly.

“They have shown that there is an abundance of talent in Oxfordshire’’ There are five prizes up for grabs in the competition – best vocal act, best dance act, best group act, most original act, and aspiring star award Prizes include £100 and two days at a Super Camps park and the winners will be announced on the night.

Deputy Lord Mayor of Oxford, Dee Sinclair, will be among the guests of honour.

Finalists had the chance to perform live on the Big Stage at the Cowley Road Carnival and received guidance and mentoring from a coach and choreographer.

The charity single Everybody was co-ordinated by Hannah Montana producer Marcus Flynn.

To buy a copy call 01865 263184 or see talentoxford.co.uk

The finalists are: Lucia Simpson, Diamonte, Blackout, Break Forward, Ryan Anderson, Abingdon Stage Coach Dance Troupe, Jamie Felton, Ebony Webster, Taurus, above, Nina Reiber-Hodgson, Daniel Hall, Annie Bell, Jake Dean, Alisha Pitts, Andrew Macintosh, Callum Smith, and Honeyz.

There is also one wild-card finalist who is yet to be announced.