A GROUP of musicians from Poland are winging their way to England in the hope of being signed up by Kidderminster agency, Upfront Entertainments.

Warsaw-based band 36.6 have performed in front of the Polish Prime Minister as well as celebrities including Roman Polanski and Steven Seagal and are set to play at The Gainsborough Hotel in Kidderminster on Thursday.

The band have been in contact with the Kidderminster agency for the last four months but had to wait for Poland to enter the European Union before they could come over to the UK.

The musicians, who perform covers by a variety of artists, including The Eagles, Dire Straits and Muddy Waters, are now set to play alongside tribute acts, Rich Clifford and The Shadows, Kylie Minogue sound-a-like, Bev Williams, and former Stars in their Eyes finalist, Mark Barrie at the showcase.

Upfront talent scout, Daryl Preece, of Castle Road, Cookley said: " We've been negotiating this with them (36.6) for a long time but we've left it until now to put them on because of the restrictions on them entering the UK being lifted."

He added: "They basically want to set up in the UK and already have a gig lined up in Liverpool but they want us to manage them and, with Poland's entry into the EU, I thought it might make some interesting reading."

Alan Orme, who is looking after the second half of 36.6's UK tour, added: "Their skills as musicians are outstanding. I can remember the days when Clapton used to play at the Civic in Wolverhampton with John Mayall and it's the same with 36.6. People stand in front of the lead guitarist and watch his fingerwork."

He added: "In Poland, they have played for everyone from the Prime Minister to Roman Polanski. I have seen Steven Seagal, the actor, in the audience twice."

He added the band had also been booked by the British and American Embassies for events including the Independence Day Ball.

More information on the showcase can be obtained by calling 01562 69433.