October 11, 2007 – Utah’s answer to American Idol, Kurt Bestor’s Best Singer Search, is coming to The Junction Megaplex 13 in Ogden, it was announced today. Bestor, the popular composer and pianist, along with a guest judge, will be in the theatre’s lobby on Tuesday, October 23, from 4-6 pm, auditioning singers who hope to win the coveted competition.
Singers will be competing for the grand prize which includes singing on stage at the 19th Annual Kurt Bestor Christmas Concert, attending a professional studio session with Bestor to record a piece specially arranged by Bestor himself, and receiving a trip to LA, including flight and hotel, to meet a record executive.
Hopefuls will have up to two minutes each in which to sing a number of their choice, a cappella, using the microphone and sound system provided. No musical accompaniment will be allowed.
According to Kevin Raleigh, Bestor’s Los Angeles-based agent, “We are primarily judging vocal talent and stage prebsence. Once we have that, we can do a lot with that person.”
There will be no pre-registration. A singer wishing to compete will have to sign up onsite, receive a number, and wait for that number to be called. Once that number is called, the singer will have a mere 60 seconds to get ready to perform. This will be strictly first-come, first-served.
Bestor himself likes the idea of people having to perform with a bit of pressure.
“When your number is called, you’d better be ready to knock our socks off,” he chuckles. “I’ve been in some pressure situations myself, and for some reason, that’s usually when I do my best.”
All those auditioning will receive a free Kurt Bestor CD, while supplies last. The auditions will be open to the general public. Those who are not interested in competing are encouraged to view the auditions at no charge.
In addition to Ogden, performers will have the chance to audition in Logan, Salt Lake City, Provo, and St. George. From all the performers statewide, three finalists will be chosen. Those three will have the opportunity to compete in the grand competition on KSL-TV’s Studio Five, between 11am-noon, on November 26. The winner will then be announced on that show.
Ogden’s Junction Megaplex is a great venue because of its popularity, especially with young people.
Dave Bollard, Megaplex Theatres Marketing Director, says “Kurt Bestor has quite a following here in Ogden, and people are really excited about this Singer Search. We expect a lot of energy on that evening.”
Singers in Utah are excited about the possibility of being discovered.
“This is an opportunity that could literally launch the right person to stardom,” says Bestor.
For more information, please call contest press agent Pam Baumeister at 801-898-8458. Ongoing contest updates are also available at kurtbestor.com.
| Theater | City |
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| Megaplex Theatres at The Junction | Ogden |