Greater Manchester “showcase Your Talent” £25,000 Prize Money

PR Log (Press Release) – Nov 06, 2009 – “Showcase Your Talent” is being held at the Abraham Moss Theatre on the 28th November and is being run by yogift.com.  Auditions are being held on the 21st November at the Abraham Moss Theatre and interested parties should go to the yogift.com/auditions website to apply.

One of the 15 finalists will receive a £15,000 prize as the ‘overall winner’ of the contest, and there is also a £10,000 prize for the best Michael Jackson Tribute, or other themed act. The public will decide the winner by voting for their favourite act on yogift.com.

The contest is open to anybody over the age of 16, and will have 6 categories:  

Dance Groups
Michael Jackson Tribute
Solo Dancers
Singers
Musicians
Other Talents

Contestants will be judged by a panel of 5 experts all of whom have extensive industry experience, and will be able to offer encouragement, advice and inspiration to participants.

Yogift.com are a Manchester based organisation who aim to promote positivity, co-operation and communication within communities, and to bring talented individuals together.  Their philosophy is not based around promoting ‘fame’, but around developing positive relationships and a powerful community spirit.  The contest will encourage participants to meet other performers and to develop their confidence and their network of friends in a fun and unthreatening environment.

Phoebe O from yogift.com said: “We hope to bring members of the community together for an amazing evening with some of the best new talent in Greater Manchester, and to raise awareness of yogift.com, its philosophy and what it’s doing for communities in Greater Manchester.  We are also really keen to hear from local businesses who are interested in becoming involved with what we think will be the most exciting event of the year!”

Yogift.com will promote the winners of “Showcase Your Talent” on their website and through the wider media.