GT&T concludes successful leg of auditions in Berbice

Jun 19, 2009 News

…gearing for segment in Linden and Essequibo

The Jingles and Song Competition host, Malcolm Pereira chats with one of the successful candidates.

Just as the company had predicted, GT&T has indeed managed to execute a smashing launch and initial auditions for their 2K9 Jingle and Song Competition.
After very entertaining auditions in Georgetown, they moved to Berbice Sunday last and hosted auditions that were well attended by potential singers craving to sample the ‘Blue Power Experience’.
The auditions were hosted at the Little Rock Suites, New Amsterdam, Berbice.
As expected, there were disappointments for some but many experienced the excitement of receiving the blue ‘Pass’ card, which signified they that found favour with the judges.
At the Berbice leg of auditions, 50 persons attempted to impress the judges but only 19 were successful.
Meanwhile, reports from GT&T officials are that from some 379 persons that auditioned in Georgetown, 122 were successful.
The GT&T team is now preparing for auditions in Essequibo. These auditions commence today.
On Sunday the Linden segment will commence.
At the end of the countrywide auditions, successful candidates from Linden, Georgetown, Berbice and Essequibo will come together for a special ‘riveting audition,’ which serves as the climax that will decide the selection of the top 25 finalists.
These will move forward to the first quarter final to be staged at the Theatre Guild.
The semifinals are set for July 12 at the Theatre Guild, while the final showdown is carded for July 26 at the National Park.
This year the winner of the competition will take home a Toyota VIOS (Blue) motor car, a one year endorsement contract with GT&T, complimentary recording of a single, an Apple IPOD Touch, a Samsung Bluetooth Headset and a cellular phone.
The second place winner will bask in the glory of taking home $500,000, a one-year endorsement contract with GT&T, an Apple IPOD Touch, a return trip to Jamaica and a cellular phone.
On the other hand, the third place contestant will take home $250,000, a return trip to Trinidad, and an Apple IPOD Touch and cellular phone.
The GT&T Cellink Jingle and Song Competition will be aired every Thursday night on NCN and HJTV from 21:00 h and 20:00 hrs respectively.
This year’s event is sponsored by Ansa McAl Ltd, Beharry Automotive Ltd, NCN, Impressions, HJTV, Caribbean Airlines and Wireless Connection, under the theme ‘Caribbean Rhythm, Guyanese Vybz’.