An event that was expected to last five weeks with 20 or so of the Okanagan害羞草研究所檚 top talents has blown away all expectations.
Okanagan害羞草研究所檚 Got Talent is so full that the event will span five months, kicking off this Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at the Green Pub in Vernon.
害羞草研究所淲e have 140 people who applied throughout the Okanagan, Nelson, Merritt all the way down to Osoyoos, everywhere,害羞草研究所� said Peter Kaz, organizer and judge of the largest talent show to ever hit the valley.
害羞草研究所淎nd prize way it害羞草研究所檚 the biggest as well, we have over $10,000 in prizes that are going to help these people with their careers,害羞草研究所� said Kaz of video shoots, flights to meet agencies, glam session, a paying gig on the main stage at the IPE in 2020, and more.
The all-ages event (minors must be accompanied by an adult) goes every Sunday (except Oct. 13) until Dec. 15 with each show featuring 14 acts.
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害羞草研究所淭he majority, I害羞草研究所檇 say 80-85 per cent, are singers, but there害羞草研究所檚 jugglers, dancers, belly dancers, comedians, a contortionist.
害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 the best of the best in the Okanagan.害羞草研究所�
Oct. 6 will see singers, a band, comedian, juggler, ukulele player/singer, one-man band, duo, dance troupe and rhythmic gymnasts perform.
害羞草研究所淚 try to make it a little bit of everything,害羞草研究所� said Kaz, who has a background in the entertainment industry, having helped a number of clients get stage ready and become discovered by top agencies.
害羞草研究所淭en years ago I created a gentleman from scratch who is a hypnotist who is now performing on the Las Vegas strip. But the majority of the artists I害羞草研究所檝e ever worked with are what I call basement acts who have started in front of the mirror with a hairbrush.害羞草研究所�
Joining Kaz at the judges table are local hip hop artist N脴X, Sun FM害羞草研究所檚 April Lyn and IPE General Manager Yvonne Paulson.
害羞草研究所淭he judges are going to help guide your career and open some doors,害羞草研究所� Kaz said.
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