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The following are Companies, Agencies or Organisations who arrange, promote or raise funds through Singing and Talent Competitions and the criteria may vary considerably so please check the sites directly for their latest information. There are also tons of karaoke singing competitions around, visit KrazyKats Karaoke Forum for listings or to add your own.
- Institute of Contemporary Music Performance La 2008 launches Vocal Scholarships
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is delighted to announce the launch of its 2008 vocal scholarships programme.
The lucky winner will receive a free place, worth £4,950, on the Institute's famous Higher Diploma course starting in October 2008, whilst the runner-up will receive a £2,500 award for study on the same programme. Applications are invited from students both from the UK and internationally.
The Higher Diploma is a specialist one-year full-time course, developed by the Institute to train and develop students of guitar, bass, drums and vocals for a career in the music industry. It was the first full-time course of its kind ever developed in the UK and achieving a place on the course continues to be an aspirational goal for young vocalists and musicians. Institute alumni can be found throughout today's music industry, working with artists of the calibre of Babyshambles, Lemar, Radiohead, Eric Clapton, Keene and KT Tunstall.
This vocal scholarship is part of the annual programme of Institute scholarship awards and represents a fantastic opportunity for deserving students to access world class training and tuition at one of the world's leading schools of contemporary music. Closing date for entries is Friday 18th July and there is always a great demand, so any interested vocalists should apply now by downloading the application form at www.icmp.uk.com . Remember, if you don't apply, you definitely can't win!
For further information on how to apply or to download an application form contact: Tel: 020 7328 0222. email: info@icmp.uk.com
- Live & Unsigned
Under 18 singers and bands wanted for the Live and Unsigned music competition.
Live & Unsigned has proudly grown from a regional competition for the South coast into a National Competition and is the largest talent contest outside TV's X-Factor. 2007 was the competitions third year with a rapid growth that has seen over 10,000 applications enter the competition for 2007. Performers from all over the UK have the chance to compete and become the UK's best Live and Unsigned acts.
About Live and Unsigned
The Live & Unsigned event is not only a competition to find talent, but it also gives bands, groups, Singer/songwriters and singers alike the opportunity to organise and perform as a live act in front of people established within the music industry. The big difference with this competition is that all the Contestants taking part are encouraged to be individual and original which potentially would involve performing their own genre, style, play their own instruments and perform their own song.
The competition is also not a profit orientated project with all revenue being reinvested back into the competition and contestants. The designated charity for 2007 is Crimestoppers which the competition has worked in partnership with including a tour to over 20,000 youngsters around the South of England. This has taken place at the Crimestoppers SNAP (Say no and phone) events giving acts and youngsters alike the opportunity to get involved with something positive and purposeful.
Auditions
Saturday 26th January 2008 Birmingham; Wulfrun Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1RQ www.wolvescivic.co.uk (if successful you will need to be available thereafter Saturday 15th March 2008)
Sunday 27th January 2008 Newcastle; The Journal Tyne Theatre Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AG www.thejournaltynetheatre.co.uk (if successful you will need to be available thereafter Sunday 2nd March 2008)
Saturday 2nd February 2008 London; Ashcroft Room, Fairfield Halls, Park lane, Croydon, London CR9 1DG www.fairfield.co.uk (if successful you will need to be available thereafter Tuesday 26th February or Sunday 16th March 2008)
Sunday 3rd February 2008 Portsmouth; South Parade Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth PO4 0SW www.southparadepier.com
Saturday 9th February 2008 Sheffield; Montgomery Theatre, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2LG www.britinfo.net/T/1004883.htm (if successful you will need to be available thereafter Saturday 1st March 2008)
Sunday 10th February 2008 Brighton; Shelley Room, Thistle Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2GS (if successful you will need to be available thereafter Sunday 30th March 2008, Hove centre, Brighton)
Saturday 16th February 2008 Bristol; St George's Bristol, Great George Street, Off Park Street, Bristol BS1 5RR www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk (if successful you will need to be available thereafter Saturday 29th March 2008)
To find locations use www.streetmap.co.uk and enter postcode. Further information on how to get there and access go to the venue websites above. If in the event you are ill or unable to make the nearest Audition to you, please then go to the next nearest audition and advise us on the audition day, we will endeavour if you are successful to book you in the nearest Live Stages to you.
Times;
10am Under 18 Bands & Vocal groups
11am Under 18 Male solo acts
12am Under 18 Female solo acts
1.30pm 18 & over Bands & Vocal groups
3pm 18 & over Male solo acts
4pm 18 & over Female solo acts
Please arrive 30 minutes before your allocated time and no earlier. The separation of the categories will reduce queues and waiting times, please make sure when you do arrive that you queue at the end of the previous category for example under 18 females don’t queue in front of the under 18 males queuing for their audition, also please can competitors only queue, your cooperation will be appreciated. Those who require a Judge appraisal will be seen first so please make your self known on arrival and come to the front of the queue. Those late and outside their allotted time category will be automatically disqualified. Please bring photo ID, if you haven’t got photo ID any ID will do with your address on.
On the day of the audition you will be asked to perform a song in front of a professional judging panel. All contestants will get a chance to perform in front of the Judges. You will need to prepare a performance up to 2 minutes and the song can be a song of the contestant’s choice whether one of your own or a cover without accompaniment.
Bands entering must be aware that the auditions must be done unplugged and acoustically as we do not have the time to allow for set up in the audition room. We will be able to select the bands with the most potential to progress to the Live stages to perform with a full band set up.
You will be informed if you have been successful straight after your auditions performance. The judges will select the contestants they believe have the best potential to go through to compete in the Live stages and the regional Semi finals in the same town or city.
Please inform all other bands, singers and fans of your competition entry. Please ignore generic e-mails or text messages that may be forwarded to you as it’s impossible to separate e-mail contacts and take this as 100% confirmation of your audition.
Any other questions please address them to webteam@liveandunsigned.uk.com otherwise we look forward to seeing you at the audition. The very best of luck!
Live Stages "Regional Semi Finals and Finals"
The successful competitors from each regional audition will be asked back to perform at the live stages in the Semi finals in front of an audience and judging panel. This can be a song of the contestant's choice whether it be their own or a cover song.
There are 16 regions planned across the UK which involves some 64 auditions and events, incorporating average attendances of 300-400 people at the semi final events and 600-700 people at the final events, which in turn represents event night performances to over 21,600 people for the Live stages.
As the Live and Unsigned competition progresses and the competition gets tougher it's creating many opportunities within the entertainments industry, which in turn is progressively populating the attendance of many artistically and musically professional judges.
Grand National Final
The competition is all geared towards its contestants making the showcase Grand National Finals which is the showpiece of the whole event, with guest celebrities performing live on stage this makes for a truly memorable occasion for everyone involved. The last two years this event has been held at Portsmouth Guildhall and sold out weeks in advance to a 2,000 capacity crowd.
All contestants making the Grand final not only get the chance to perform in front of a capacity crowd and support the celebrity acts, they also get the opportunity to record their song in a recording studio and work alongside a highly experienced vocal coach and music production team. Attending The Grand final are many guests who are recognised within the music industry, they are all looking for different acts so this is a golden opportunity for all the artistes involved to present themselves.
The winners
The Live and Unsigned competition has winners in categories of best individual female, male and Best Live & Unsigned band 2007. With the overall adult winner of the competition receiving a management contract from Future Music incorporating an initial investment of £20,000 invested in them with a view to develop the contestant towards a career in music.
All winners will have the opportunity to tour and perform at as many as 50 gigs across the South including some well known festivals, with the overall aim of getting them signed to a major record label.
The Competition has also been commissioned by ITV for their new broadband channel and there will be a series broadcast from the early spring www.itvlocal.tv
Regardless of the level that all the contestants achieve Live And Unsigned competition has been created to provide a professional platform of opportunity, for all ages so they can express themselves in a positive manner. Whether it be winning or just competing, contestants can gain an awful lot of experience from this competition which also gives them a platform to promote themselves and others around them.
Also for more information go to the web page www.LiveandUnsigned.uk.com
- The Ultimate Tribute
The Ultimate Tribute is a brand new primetime, talent show.
The show is looking for people who want the chance to perform as one of the following musical superstars..
Elton John, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart, Freddie Mercury, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, Lionel Richie, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Kylie Minogue, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Dusty Springfield
This opportunity is open to anyone - no previous experience is necessary - if you can sing, we will transform you to look, sound and move like the world's greatest stars.
At stake is a fantastic opportunity - a performance contract in Las Vegas - the showbusiness capital of the world.
Auditions will be happening across the UK from the 2nd November so fill in an application form NOW - it only takes a couple of minutes, and you could be on the road to Vegas. For an application form go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ultimatetribute
- Britains Got Talent
2007 brought a new talent show to our screens which included a wide variety of versatile entertainers of all ages. This years winner was opera singer Paul Potts but it's not too late to apply for next years competition!
Do you think you can dance rings around Justin Timberlake, give David Copperfield a run for his money or belt out a tune better than Whitney? Does your animal act leave people speechless? Is your mime work mesmerising or maybe your child dreams of stardom?
Whatever it is you do then we want to hear from you! Britain's Got Talent will return to ITV in 2008 and there are absolutely no rules - any talent, any age - simple as that! So what are you waiting for, apply now for series 2.
Apply for Britains Got Talent 2008
- Humdrum Idol
Online talent contest at HumdrumIdol.com where the winner gets a celebrity lifestyle for two in Los Angeles, plus the chance to win $1 million!
All you have to do is upload an 'entertaining' video audition, which could be anything from singing a song to playing the spoons.
- JIGSAW TALENT QUEST 2007
If you have a talent to share and you love to perform why not show us what you have got at one of our regional Talent Contests.
Talent Quest this year promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
8 Regional Qualifiers 8 Regional Finals and a spectacular grand final to be held at the 'Martin Mere' holiday park in Blackpool in November
Minimum £1000 prize fund (grand final)
Young people aged 4 and over are invited to take part.
4 Categories are;
Uptempo pop
Ballad
Musical Theatre
Dance/Entertainment
(solo and groups)
Please note there is a £5.00 entry fee per person per category.
1st Qualifier to be held in West Yorkshire 3rd March, Regional final 31st March. Please email Sallymondryk@jigsaw-entertainment.co.uk for details and/or application form.
- Festival4Stars Talent & Songwriting Competitions
Heats at various locations in the UK and Scotland, finals held in 3 locations. Catagories include: Solo Singing, Musical Theatre, Solo Dance and That’s Entertainment. Entry fee required.
Winners of Regional Finals and National Finals will receive prizes ranging from recording studio time, performing opportunities or holiday breaks.
- Manchester Open Singing Competition
A brand new singing competition has arrived!
If you are serious about singing modern music, you need to be here
Sunday 3rd December 2006
Doors opens 9 am show starts 10 am.
Competition entry fee is £10.00 per category (one song per category for each competitor)
Full details at www.singingcompetition.co.uk
- Starmaker Annual Talent Competition
Solid Productions and Solid Records invite entries from entertainers of all descriptions over the age of 9 (pro/semi-pro/amateur) to include Vocalists, Magic & Illusionists, Comedians, Impressionists, Rock & Indie Bands, Vocal Dance acts, Dance Troupes etc. Heats every Thursday from 7.30pm from 9th March at The Park Hotel, Diss. Prizes worth £1,500. Entry Forms 07919 022352.
Website: www.solidproductions.co.uk
- South Coast Idol 2008
South Coast Idol is part of Live and Unsigned UK and is the competition for groups and solo singers to perform. It is the biggest music talent contest outside TV’s X-Factor. However this isn't for TV and for TV figures but to find talent and create the next pop super stars! South Coast Idol is a competition to not only find talent, but to give opportunities and exposure to groups and singers. It gives competitors the chance to perform live to large audiences and as the competition progresses the opportunity to develop and progress competitors. Also, as the competition progresses and the competition tougher it provides opportunities within the entertainments industry with many judges and guests in attendance professionals within music. The winner of the adult’s category will be offered a Management contract with a £20,000 advance. And it’s all being brought locally to you. Bands & solo singers required!
South Coast Idol requires groups and solo singers to come forward and enter this exciting competition.
Auditions are for both under 17 and over 17 age categories unless stated;
It is open to anyone from the UK although singers need to be aware that venues and studios as they progress are located in the South of England. All venues are within walking distance of the local train station of that City or Town.
Registration takes place via the website with completion of a simple registration form. Once completed to then turn up at one of the audition dates indicated above.
From the audition thirty of the most talented competitors will go through to one of two heat semi finals where they will perform in front of a live audience and judging panel. The judging panel will include local and national celebrities as well as Judges from the music industry and thereafter a regional final in the same City/town. The regional winners will then compete in the Grand Final at the end of April.
The concept is interactive via the internet as well with the Regional finalists being included on the web page for members of the public to vote on there favourite artist. The Judges winner, audience winner and winner of the voting via the web page from the heats will then go on to perform at the climatic event, the Grand Final.
The winner, crowned South Coast Idol 2008 in front of over a 2000 crowd will be thrust in to the spotlight of local media and go on to record an album.
- Are You The Voice
MUSIC Guru Anthony H Wilson the man behind legends New Order and The Happy Mondays - has launched a national talent show with a difference. Dubbed The X Factor by phone, Are You The Voice? (AYTV) has already attracted thousands of entries as wanna-be pop stars grab a phone for a shot at stardom, £10,000 prize money, a recording contract and car.
The concept of AYTV is simple and completely anonymous, unlike similar talent searches that put contestants through their paces and humiliation barriers on national TV. Broadcaster Anthony wanted to take the concept back to basic so his search is all about the voice not the body or face that bolsters the vocal talent. All the auditions for AYTV are done over the phone with the judges unaware and unconcerned over the physical attributes of the singer. Only when the contestants finish the national finals will their identity be revealed by which time their looks will be irrelevant, promises Anthony.
For anyone wanting to enter AYTV, visit the site by clicking the link above for registration details or text REGISTER+age to 78800. There are categories for female/male solo; male group/female group and mixed group. Entrants must be over 16.
Cut off dates for entries is the end of December with regional finals taking place in the New Year in Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Belfast, Bristol, London and Birmingham. A national final is then scheduled for Mid March in front of music industry heavy weights including Anthony, Eren Ozagir from record giants Music Zone and Simon Vaughan, from the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art.
The national winner will walk away with a recording contract under Anthony's management, £10,000 cash prize, car, stylist, vocal coaching and everything else you could possibly need to get to pop icon status. The total prize package is worth £250,000.
- Auction of Promises - Sing at the Kroon Kat Lounge!
Auction Ends Midday 16th December 2005
Unique public on line 'Auction of Promises' event, in order to raise much-needed funds for patient care at Martlets Hospice in Hove, Sussex.
Items for bidding include the chance to sing in front of a crowd of 200+ at the Kroon Kat Lounge at the Komedia in Brighton, plus a meal for two and DVD of your performance. Click on the link title to read more about the Auction.
- PeakAcademy Competition
Pop Idol 'type' competition in Derbyshire. Auditions 22nd and 23rd of October 2005, 11am at Cavendish House, Cavendish Street, Chesterfield next to the Zanzibar nightclub. Entrants must be aged 18 or over, live in the Derbyshire area and have the belief in yourself that you have a talent that deserves to be heard in and beyond Derbyshire.
You need to bring photo ID (passport for example) a passport size photograph, fill in a application form on the day, and be prepared to sing in front of a panel of judges. You may sing with or without your own backing track. Depending on how you perform you may then go through to the heats held around the area and possible then on to the finals. Contestants are welcome from any walk of life, previous experience is not a necessary. We just want to find the finest of Derbyshire talent.
Winners prizes include: Recording time in a professional sound studio, Sing the 'winning song' and commit it to record for release, A year of professional management, A year of professional promotion, The release of your recording into the national music charts, A cash prize of £500
- Wanna be a Pop Star? - Junior Eurovision Song Contest!!
The hunt is on for a solo performer or band to represent the UK in the new Junior Eurovision Song Contest. If you are aged between 8 and 15 you can apply by sending in a cassette or CD of your original song (no longer than 2 minutes 45 seconds) written by you or a member of your band, include a photograph and a letter with your contact details and send it in before 12 NOON on 27th JULY 2005 to:
Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2005
11th Floor
Granada Television
The London Television Centre
Upper Ground
SE1 9LT
Tel: Annette on 0207 261 3363
No artiste that has featured on a commercially-released recording should enter.
Visit the official Junior Eurovision website for further details.
Read the latest Eurovision News Headlines
- X Factor Auditions
The X Factor Audition line is now open. If you haven't seen the TV ADs, here's the gen.
Open Auditions on a first come first served basis will be held for groups and solos over the age of 16. Applications are now being taken for the third series of The X Factor. To audition in a city near you, just click on the X Factor title to visit the site and fill in the application form.
Applicants must bring along proof of Identity and age (passport, driving licence or birth certificate with a national insurance card) and under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or adult or they will NOT be seen. Be prepared to sing at least one song Accapella. (unaccompanied - without backing tracks, or musical instruments), so make sure its a song you know well and which you can do justice to!
Viewers will see the program aired next September, needless to say Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne will be judging the contestants.
The The X Factor Forums are still available with news and updates on previous contestants.
- Child Stars
Do you know an amazingly talented child who is destined for showbiz? An ambitious young singer, dancer and actor who deserves their big break?
If so, tell us why the youngster you know should have their star quality showcased on a new talent search series now in development.
MORE INFO: Beonscreen
- Talent Show needs kids aged 8-12!
MAKERS OF "FAME ACADEMY" NEED TALENTED KIDS FOR NEW PRIME TIME TV SHOW!
To qualify, children need to be between 8 and 12 years old in September 2005. Parents need to send us a VHS of their child performing and telling us a little bit about themselves. (Max 3 mins.) Finally the parent should end the tape by explaining why their child should be selected for the project.
All VHS’s should be sent with a letter including the child’s full name, address, age and all contact details to the PO Box Address.
Please include a recent photograph of the child. VHS tapes cannot be returned. This opportunity is not open to anyone in full time Theatre School training.
MORE INFO: Beonscreen
- Discproportionate a regional competition for between one to three performer/songwriters aged between 18-25 run by three London based music production companies who provide 15 music tracks for the entrants to use. The best song/performances will be recorded for inclusion on a compilation album and receive promotion services. Writers retain all rights to their melody and lyrics, plus will be credited on the album and will be able to use the completed track for demo purposes.
- Glastonbury Festival's Unsigned Performers Competition Time is running out - if you are a performer who would like the chance to play a Main Stage at Glastonbury Festival you need to get your entry in as soon as you can. The closing date is 10th January 2005 for details go to www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk. Last years's winners were The Subways, BlackBud, Bodixa, (all signed now)Dark Chunk and Mosiamo with Cakeboy also getting a slot in the Dance Tent. Over 30 other entrants performed at various other venues around the site including Ralfe Band whose music you can hear on an advert for a major bank. If you would like to take part you need to send that entry in as soon as possible!
- Determined to find fame
A new documentary is looking for people who are really determined to find fame. Whether you're a singer, actor, model or an all-round personality we want to hear from you. Text this show's contact info to your mobile, send BOS 958 to 81551 £1/SMS*
MORE INFO: Beonscreen
- Urban Voice UK National Talent Search
Calling all singers, rappers, MC's and crews - enter the UK's biggest urban national talent search! Prizes include:
A Recording deal (10 Acts)
Your track featured on Urban Voice Compilation album Vol 2
Represent urban voice UK at some of the UK's biggest urban events, which have included Prince's Trust Urban Music Festival
TO register go to URBANVOICEUK.COM
- £1 Million X-Factor
Global Music Management, Record Development Management Deal. 32 County talent search for 12 to 15 year olds. 60 heats, 1 Grand Final weekend. Your chance to work with top industry professionals from the USA, Ireland and the UK. (Televised) Talent search of the UK for 10 teenagers with the potential to become the next generation of Pop-Stars.
- MUSICALITY
A new Channel Four series from the makers of Operatunity
YOUR CHANCE TO STAR FOR ONE NIGHT IN A CLASSIC WEST END MUSICAL.
Can you sing, dance AND act, all at the same time? Never mind your age or lack of experience – Channel 4 is looking for you. From the makers of OPERATUNITY, this is a television series searching for undiscovered musical performers to star for one night in a classic West End musical.
Successful candidates will have the chance to receive extensive dance, voice and acting coaching from the most respected and experienced people in the world of musical theatre. The winners will be selected to star for a night in leading roles in a classic West End musical, for intended nationwide broadcast on Channel Four.
Applicants are being asked to put together a 5 minute video to show their performing abilities and send it in with an application form.
Closing date is 15th December 2003.
To find out more and receive an application form:
· visit the website www.channel4.com/musicality
· or phone 09067 53 46 96 (lines are open 24hrs.
Calls cost 75p/min and last no longer than 90 secs.
Mobile costs may vary. Lines close on 15th December, 2003).
· or send an email to: musicality@channel4.com
· or write to P.O. Box 43738 London W14 8ZS.
- This Is Your Moment
Local branches of Jumpin Jaks are looking for contestants who have talent and an ambition for stardom. Contact your local branch or fill in an application form online and register your place as a contestant for one of our heats at a branch near you. (Vocalist Webmasters Note: There is no information on requirements, prizes, judges etc., on site - anyone entering please let us know the coup and if it's any good, cheers ;-)
- The City Showcase
Festival of emerging talent returns to London in September to play host to a week of London's most exciting new music. Demos are currently being accepted for consideration by the 'Music week' Team and Dotmusic.
The festival, supported by the Mayor of London and Dave Stewart, offers a unique opportunity for new bands to be heard by the industry and public alike and to benefit from the publicity that will surround the event. Venues for the showcase range from West end shops and Boutiques, to well respected live music evening venues. Taking place between September 22 - 26 with performances in venues on London's Kings Road, Oxford Street, Charing Cross Road, Regent Street and Bond Street, City Showcase is a completely free event although you will need tickets for the evening gigs at established venues.
If you wish to be considered for the festival, mail a CD along with a brief biog/web link and photo to PO Box 34941, London SW6 7ZA.
- GMTV Gospel Challenge 2003
For the second year running GMTV are calling all Gospel Singers and Groups to take part in the Gospel Challenge for a chance to sing live on GMTV, win a recording contract and cut a professional album. Entrants send a CD, minidisc or cassette with at least two samples of their work, together with a recent photograph, brief biography and contact details (phone numbers, mobile number and e-mail address) to:
GMTV/The Voice Gospel Challenge
Blue Star House
Stockwell Road
London SW9 9UG
All entries must be in before 25th July 2003 Visit GMTV
- Fame Academy
The makers of Fame Academy are offering a Bursary to reward talented young musicians who could advance their musical career with either an instrument or educational award. There will be over 400 instrument and equipment awards worth up to £1,200 per person (for applicants aged 11-15) and at least five educational bursaries (for 16-30). Applications for instruments and equipment will open on Monday 30th June and close on Saturday 19th July. The first awards will be made in October 2003.
Applications for educational bursaries will open on Friday 1st August. Click Here to visit the site.
Are YOU the next David Sneddon? If you are aged between 18 to 35 and think you have what it takes to survive the Academy then send off your photo and VHS or audio cassette of yourself singing to:
Fame Academy
PO BOX 32715
London W14 0WT
DEADLINE CLOSED
Details for all the audition dates are available online at the BBC Fame Academy website, on Ceefax page 623 or by calling 0870 5122200. Auditions are first-come, first-served basis from 9am until 7pm. Be prepared to sing a song of your choice and take along a full-length photo of yourself.
- BBC Talent
The annual search for new Talent is now underway. Bands, singers, presenters, animators, comedians and more can apply to participate for the opportunity to win a chance to work on a program. Full details are available from the website http://www.bbc.co.uk/talent/ the site uses flash but there is also a text only option available.
- Be On Screen
Want to get on television? or be featured in a magazine?
Be on Screen provides advance listings and producer requests for people who would like to participate in future programs. These range considerably from kids tv to talk shows and include requests for programs like Big Brother, Pop Idol, Fame Academy etc., and is your ticket to appearing on television shows. Search through tv shows - find a show in any country! Really neat site which not only finds everything from Talent, Music, Talk, Radio Shows and Audience/Extras etc., but also provides details of forthcoming episodes and the facility to contact the producer and apply to appear directly from the site. cool!
Visit Beonscreen.com for more information.
- Urban FLAVA To all vocal artist Soul, RnB & Jazz
Urban FLAVA was founded in 2001 our ethos has prided itself in promoting a vast quantity of urban music acts awaiting exposure in the UK. Jaguar founder of Urban Flava continues to be a firm advocate for giving unheard voices a much needed platform, There's a staggering amount of rich home grown talent in the UK that deservedly need the same adulation many of our international artists have received.
In 2002 we showcased 18 gigs with over 15 acts in soul, rnb, jazz and hiphop the most memorable performances came from idle, 35 above and Love Jones at Bar Lorca
In 2003 we are looking to push all boundaries with bigger venues and more artists appearing on the showcases. They is much demand for live music in London and Urban Flava aims to be one of the mean players in promoting live music. We look forward to showcasing some American heavy weights like Jill Scott, Jaguar Wright, The roots, India Arie along side UK acts..
Urban Flava will be able to offer you a rehearsal/auditionS in Feb 2003 to perform on our March or April showcases. In the meantime can you please send me your demo OR release including a bio with producers, bands and venues you have done include high light of your career and contact details.
Jagaur Knight
Urban Flava
47 Natal Road
London SW16
Tel: 07946 819 470
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CBBC Karaoke Talent Competitions - BBC Saturday Morning Show
They regularly run competitions for young singers and musicians so watch the show or visit the site for latest developments. The finalist get to meet a famous pop star.
- UNICEF The United Nations Childrens Fund encourages groups, schools, organisations and companies to help raise funds by a variety of methods, one of which is by running Talent Competitions and Music Events. To find out what is going on in your area visit the site.
- Ballinasloe Horse Fair Usually held in October this event boasts local Singing/Talent Competitions in every pub, street theatre and free entertainment. Even if you don't qualify to take part it sounds like good fun!
- BBC Young Musicians Competiton Entry requirements and application forms are available here, however its already too late to enter for the 2001 and 2002 competitions so look out for details on the year 2003 & good luck!
- BBC Talent The Urban Music section is open for nationwide entries from the best new musicians and vocalists across music of black origin until 31st May 2001. Searching for unsigned original, new, established and accomplished musicians from the RnB, Hip Hop, Gospel, Jazz, Garage & Soul genres to perform on the next series of Trevor Nelson's Urban Choice to be broadcast at the end of the year. Competition will be tough as only 20 will be chosen to perform in heats that will be recorded by the BBC and voted on by their BBC Choice website users. 5 acts will have the opportunity to perform in front of television, radio and record industry personnel at a Showcase in London.
- BBC Talent New Voices are sought for the BBC Local Radio competition, so if you have a burning interest to talk about or inventive view on local festivals and events you can send in your 5 minute audio cassette or mini-disc for entry into the competition. Four contracts are up for grabs to people who have no prior experience in radio broadcasting and successful entrants will get the opportunity to contribute to a broadcast programme on their local BBC radio station. The four winners will be offered a weekly slot at their local station for six months.
- Fenland Talent Competition Wisbech - Adult Heats for sixteen and over in partnership with X-CEL FM.
The annual chance to strut your stuff, whether it's comedy, music, juggling, dancing or any other form of legal entertainment. Entry forms can be obtained from X-CEL FM or from either venue. Entry to the competitions is open to individuals, duos, groups and bands and it is free. The final for the Adult Competition will be at the Angles Theatre on Saturday 22nd September and the overall winners in both competitions receive air-time on X-CEL FM, stardom in the Winners' Own Show, to be scheduled at a later date, as their prize. Tickets from the box office: 01945 474447 Audience admission £3.00 no concessions.
- Junction CDC - The Junction is an arts venue in Cambridge with an eclectic programme of live music, club events, comedy, theatre, dance, live art and digital art. Chris Rogers Tel. 01223 506389 or Email
- The New Roscoe Venue - Bristol Street, Sheepscar, Leeds. Tel: 0113 246 0778. Email. Annual Talent Competition on NOW til Sept 2001- Total Prize Money - £2,600, held every Tuesday. 12 Heats £75 Winner, 2 Semis £75 Winner, Final £1000 winner.
Singers, comics, vocal groups (trios max) - No bands - No pre-recorded material. Doors 7.30pm - Entries to compere on the night - 1st 9 entrants chosen. For all band enquiries regarding bookings: JFK@LiveInLeeds.com
- SABA, 192 Knollys Road, London SW16 2JS. Tel: 020 8696 7003. Email - Society for the Advancement of Black Arts is an arts charity established to help artists of vocal, dancing or visual arts achieve their full potential. The organisation devises arts projects in inner city schools, youth centres and community groups and in conjunction with Gigsonline runs an annual Talent Competition.
If you are a singer, dancer or visual arts performer then why don't you enter the Win 2 in 2 talent competition. Details can be found on the Gigsonline website - . Entrance fee costs £5.00.
- Hoseasons Holiday Parks & Lodges hold weekly junior and adult talent competitions. Prizes include free holidays and cash prizes.
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