Southbound is calling all original unsigned bands to enter the Stagebound competition for the chance to perform on stage.

Ever fancy yourself playing alongside some of the world's greatest at WA's finest music, camping and arts festival?

Well here is your moment as StageBound is back!

Sunset Events and their partners in rock Jim Beam are on the hunt for one very special band to open the fifth annual Southbound Festival, to be held on January 2 and 3, 2009, at Sir Stewart Bovell Park, Busselton.

Get out of the bedroom and onto the big stage and rock alongside the likes of Franz Ferdinand, The Hives, The Kooks, The Cat Empire, Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings and so many more.

And it doesn't stop there.

Not only will the winning band earn their place on the Southbound stage but they will also get to choose between the following two state-of-the-art sound equipment prize packs, worth $5,000, Thanks to Jim Beam and their partner in sound, Jands.

Sunset Events is inviting artists from Western Australia to submit their demo tapes for a chance to be a part of the Southbound experience.

StageBound is open to all original, unsigned bands living in Western Australia.

An expert panel of judges will select the finest seven entries, who will then go on to battle it out live at the final held on Thur sday, November 20, at Amplifier Bar , Perth, with the winner announced on the night.

To download the StageBound Official Entry Form and Terms and Conditions head to www.sunsetevents.com.au

All entries must reach Sunset Events at StageBound Entry, PO Box 111 Fremant e, WA 6959 by 5pm on Friday, October 31, 2008.

Bands will be selected to play in the heats by independent judges and successful entrants will be notified on Friday, November 10, 2009.

StageBound is proudly presented by Jim Beam, the label behind live music.