Dublin's Convention Centre will play host to the first round of the X-Factor's open auditions tour this morning.
The auditions kick off in Dublin for the first time in four years.
Simon Cowell's hit show has discovered global stars like One direction, Leona Lewis, Little Mix and James Arthur.
Last month Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole announced their return to the show's judging panel after a two year hiatus.
Executive Producer Mark Siddaway has this advice for any hopefuls:
