Rob Bishop swept through the first heat of Talent Trail 2010, after receiving a perfect score from the judges.

The 22-year-old singer hit all the right notes with his three songs – Working Man by Rita McNeil, Karma Chameleon by Culture Club and This is the Moment from the Jekyll and Hyde musical.

Rob, from Grimsby, said he was delighted to take 30 points out of 30 from judges Martin Jones, Laurena Flax and Sandra Doy.

He said: "I'm a bit lost for words – that usually never happens.

"But it was well worth the journey and the crowd was brilliant. I want to go up and do it all over again.

"I'd better rehearse some more songs now."

Vocalist and piano player Gareth Orriss, 19, also secured a spot in the next round of Talent Trail.

The Hull University law student performed piano based songs Haven't Met You Yet by Michael Buble, Empire State of Mind by Alicia Keys and Your Song by Elton John.

He said: "It's a bit unexpected to be honest, but I'm really pleased.

"I'll be pushing forward now and trying to improve."

The first heat of Talent Trail, which took place at the Inglemire Club,on Inglemire Lane, north Hull, was closely contested.

Singing veteran Johnny Davis, 17-year-old guitarist and singer Harriet Robinson and soprano Amanda Brown all impressed the audience with their confident performances.

The next heat of Talent Trail 2010 takes place at the Griffin pub, on Anlaby Road, west Hull, tonight, with doors opening at 7pm.

The winning contestants in each heat will progress through to the semi-finals and the elite from the next round will take part in the grand final at Hull City Hall in May.

The winner will receive a prize of £1,500 and the Talent Trail trophy.

Money raised through Talent Trail will go to the Mail's charity of the year, Dove House Hospice's Love You 2 Appeal.

This year's event is being sponsored by Devilfishpoker.com – run by Hull-born poker player Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott.