Britain's Got Nasheed Talent

Based in Nottingham and established since 2001, Ghausia Nasheed academy is providing an opportunity to showcase new talent and a platform to develop the vocal skills of British Muslims. Auditions will be taking place in London, Manchester and Nottingham. By opening a wider audience to Muslims' musical abilities, this will no doubt instill a creative tune into younger hopefuls.

Controversially, musical instruments are being allowed in entrants recordings. The space for music in Islam has remained a highly debated topic in the nasheed - Arabic song - genre. As last year's competitors show on Ghausia's site, the academy is open to multi-lingual entries, accepting songs in Urdu, Arabic, English and Punjabi.

Fortunately for contestants, the spectacular prize remains true to the natural musical world, including a session to record a track with an expert at a recording studio, a professionally shot music video (think Ahmed Bukhatir) and a ticket to perform Umrah.

Chairman of Ghausia Nasheed & Arts Academy, Esharat Nasar-Ahmed speaks highly of their creative vision:

"This is the journey of a vision I had, to create an alternative arts and crafts provision in the Nottingham area, hoping to provide a service for young people and the community. My hope for the centre was to provide a safe open space forthe community to use as a common ground, to build and strengthen existing relationships and celebrate culture." - Esharat Nasar-Ahmed, Chairman

The academy also provides one on one support to young people in performing nasheeds, developing their vocals to a level where they are ready to make their own records.

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