"If you want a thriving political culture nationally, it has to start in our education system." - Sam Gyimah. Photo: Ben Grey/Flickr.

Auditions to take part in the next series of the TV singing contest The X Factor will be taking place in Lincoln later this month. 

The TV show will be stopping by The Platform on 23 April for auditions. Photo: Ben Grey/Flickr.

The show will be stopping off at The Platform in The Engine Shed on Monday 23 April, between 11am and 5pm.

Those interested in applying can either email james.gordon@thames.tv or turn up on the day.