Wirral charity holds auditions for talent show (From Wirral Globe)

Wirral charity holds auditions for talent show

1:52pm Monday 21st January 2013 in News

WIRRAL charity Involve Northwest is holding auditions for its forthcoming talent show.

Funded by Wirral Council, auditions for 'Tomorrow's Talent' are open to Wirral youngsters aged 13 -19 who have the opportunity to showcase their talent – be it singing, dancing, juggling or stand-up comedy.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning acts.

The first round of auditions took place at West Wirral Youth Hub in West Kirby on Saturday 19 January.

Further auditions will take place at Prenton High School, Birkenhead on Saturday, February 2, between 12-3pm.

The semi-final will be held at St Anne’s Church in Rock Ferry on Friday, February 22 at 7pm.

The Grand Final will be held at the prestigious Leverhulme Hotel in Port Sunlight on Saturday, March 16 at 7pm.

On the judging panel will be Radio DJ Pete Price and Prenton High School students Tuaney and Bethany Brown will be compering the event.

Prenton High School will also be filming highlights of the auditions and the Grand Final.

Involve Northwest provides an essential lifeline to thousands of people on the Wirral.

The charity has developed a range of programmes which include social inclusion initiatives for young people, employment support, welfare benefits and debt management advice and support, all of which help thousands of families across the Wirral.

Chief executive Justine Molyneux said: "We hope to attract promising acts from throughout the borough and encourage anyone who wants the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience and win a cash prize to enter.

"The talent within young people from Wirral is vast and we have been fortunate enough get a glimpse of this through previous events. We want ‘Tomorrow’s Talent’ to be even bigger and better."

Councillor Tony Smith, Wirral cabinet member for children's services and lifelong learning, said: "There is a great deal of talent out there just waiting for the chance to get up on stage and show it off.

"Last year's competition gave our young people the chance to do just that.

"This competition is open to all young people with a talent; I urge anyone who thinks they have something special to offer to sign up."

To enter, visit www.involvenorthwest.org.uk