Stuart Robinson hosted the show while judges included record producer Micky Modelle.
Due to Robinson's sudden defection in late 2010 from Belfast Citybeat to rivals Cool FM / Downtown Radio the contest was cancelled in 2011.
The competition held auditions in April of each year, preceded by weekly heats in different areas of Northern Ireland between May and July.
The semi-final and final, featuring regional winners was staged in Belfast's main shopping centre, Castle Court in August.
(senior winner performs solo on tour) In 2007, Rachael Stewart was joined by five other finalists, however in 2008, separate auditions were staged to find fellow band members form Rachel Pearson.