MUMBAI: After tasting success with American Idol US broadcaster Fox will now set its sights on finding a band. It will kick off the show The Next Great American band in October.

From hair bands to hip-hop, classic rockers to country crooners, the show scours the US seeking musical groups of all ages and styles, with hundreds of bands auditioning for a backstage pass to stardom.

From the auditions, judges will narrow down the hopefuls to 10 semi-finalist bands who will perform weekly in front of a live studio audience. Viewers will vote for their favorite bands to determine who stays in the competition.

Each week, the bands will perform either original music or cover varied styles. The range of genres will test their musical limits and could also strike the wrong chord in their personal and professional relationships.

The season finale brings the ultimate battle of the bands, with the last three groups competing to secure a contract with 19 recordings and the title of Next Great American Band.