DOZENS of young people converged on a Southampton venue to show off their talents.

Teenagers took part in an open mic talent show at thh Soul Cellar run by the city's Melbourne Centre.

From rapping to breakdancing to singing acapella, they proved they are a talented bunch.

Highlights included 14-year-old MC Lucy Oakley, 14-year-old singer Charley McCauley and rapper Alvin Moss, 18.

The youngsters are prime examples of the high standard of performers who has been discovered by the Daily Echo's Hampshire's Top Talent search.

Show organiser Jacqui Eastwood said: "The idea is simply bringing youngsters in the city together through performing. So many of them are so talented. It's great to be able to give them a platform to show the city what they can do."