Variety Tent 47 of B.C. announced that it will conduct a province-wide search for talented vocalists leading up to the annual Show of Hearts telethon. The 2011 Telethon will be held Feb. 12 to 13 live from the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam, and televised on Global BC.
Variety's Got Talent will narrow down entries to 10 finalists from across the province. They will then be brought to Vancouver and perform before a live audience, at the Theatre Feb. 4. The winner, selected by a panel of celebrity and industry judges, will be appearing on the star-studded telethon weekend, plus receive an opportunity to perform in one of Great Canadian Casino's lounges and/or perform a special concert at the Red Robinson or River Rock Show Theatres.
"This is an ideal way to involve the entire province in the entertainment portion of this exciting weekend," said telethon co-chairman, Peter Legge in a news release. "Variety's roots in the world of entertainment and our work with children, provide a perfect tie in to conduct a talent search. It will open the door to great possibilities for the finalists and the winner."
Contestants, between 13 and 29, will be able to easily enter the contest from anywhere within the province. It will be as simple as recording themselves on any digital device (Smartphone or video camera). Entrants will visit the Variety website - www.variety.bc.ca/ - which will guide them through a process. At least five of the 10 finalists will come from outside the Lower Mainland.
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