Yes, the V Festival is back this year, at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August. Which might sound like a long way off, but there's not a second to spare! Why not? Because Virgin Mobile's Road To V starts right now.

What is it, you ask? Well, pull up a chair and we'll tell you. First of all, if you're in a band and haven't done so already, join up to 4unsigned and you can put your name into the hat to open V Festival simply by registering here! Once we have the contenders, a panel of industry experts will whittle down a shortlist who will then be subject to a public vote. Now quick, get off that chair because you've only got until April 5 to register!

NB: If you have already registered on the Road To V website, there is no need to re-register here.

In the meantime, have a look at last year's two lucky winners here: