Category: 大象传媒
Talent
Date: 20.09.2004
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Usher will
join forces with Radio 1, 1Xtra and 大象传媒 Talent from 22 September 2004
to search for the UK's ultimate entertainers and offer them exclusive
access to the international superstar.
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They are looking for genuinely talented, experienced
performers aged 16 to 25, with star quality, who are willing to do whatever
it takes to make it in the competitive music industry.
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Up to 20 top applicants will be invited to attend a
day's workshop at a hip secret London location in October which will
involve coaching in all aspects of the business including vocals, dance
and songwriting from top industry experts.
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The five performers who show the most potential will
then go on to spend quality one-to-one time with Usher at a masterclass
in London in November where they will be given the chance to show him
how good they really are and receive feedback, tips and advice from
the artist.
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To enter, either apply online at bbc.co.uk/talent or
call the Talent hotline on 08700 10 60 60 for further information.
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Alternatively, tune in to Jo Whiley's Radio 1 morning
show on Wednesday 22 September when she and Trevor Nelson will be inviting
Radio 1 listeners to apply, or 1Xtra's R&B show from 10.30pm on
Friday 24 September.
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Closing date for entries is 17th October 2004.
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Notes to Editors
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Usher has achieved more in his 25 years than most artists
accomplish in a lifetime.
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Spotted aged 14 by legendary producer LA Reid, the Atlanta-bred
superstar is a dynamic singer, dancer, songwriter, actor and producer,
performing to sell-out crowds around the globe.
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With four gold and multi-platinum albums already to
his name he is one of today's most successful recording artists.
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His fourth studio album Confessions was released in
March 2004 and rocketed to number one in the album chart in its first
week.
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His comeback in the singles market has been marked with
two number ones, Yeah feat. Ludacris in March and Burn in June.
Both singles held the top spot for two consecutive
weeks.
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25 October sees the UK release of Confessions Part II
through BMG.
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