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The application deadline for this placement is now over. Please do not try to apply.

Do you live and breathe music?

Ever dreamed of interviewing bands, reporting on gigs and covering festivals?

Got some free time this summer?

For eight weeks from July - September 2009, you could work alongside BBC WM presenters Brett Birks & Louise Brierley.

Brett & Louise present BBC WM Introducing every Thursday night - the show dedicated to new musical talent in the West Midlands.

And now you can get involved!

The scheme is part of BBC Blast - a national project that allows young people the chance to gain valuable work experience in radio and online journalism.

BBC Blast

You'll be actively involved in the West Midlands' music scene, going to gigs and reporting on bands, taking photos, writing reports and even making videos.

You must be into all genres of music - from hip-hop to heavy metal; acoustic folk to jazz and punk.

Your will work will supply a variety of content for both BBC WM Introducing on the radio and the BBC Birmingham and Black Country websites.

Most of all though, we'd like you to come armed with ideas of your own on how you can benefit BBC WM.

So if you've got some spare time this summer and fancy being a BBC Blast reporter, apply online to join the new music revolution.

Please note: applicants must be aged over 18. Whilst we welcome all age groups, this programme has been designed with the 18-22 age range in mind.

Gundogs playing live

The placement will require you to work for two days a week, for eight weeks. It is unpaid. Ideally, you must be local to Birmingham or the Black Country and have good knowledge of the West Midlands' music scene.

The application deadline for this placement is now over. Please do not try to apply.

For more information about BBC Blast and to access the online application form, click the links below:

To find out more about BBC WM Introducing, see the links on the right hand side of this page.