By Nick Atkins

Organisers of Sheffield's Tramlines Festival are seeking out emerging talent, opening the artist application process for the forthcoming festival, which returns for its eighth instalment from July 22-24.

Winning entries will be chosen by a panel of festival organisers, BBC Introducing presenters and influential music industry figures. 

Tramlines and aims to fill 15 slots across the official festival venues and stages, which include four outdoor spaces and 15 venues. The festival attracts approximately 100,000 people every year.