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How to Look for Talent Shows

A variety of talent shows are held all around the world encompassing many genres. Types of talent shows range from amateur contests to big TV reality talent shows. To find news about a forthcoming talent show, listen out for talent show announcements on TV or to look in arts and entertainment publications.

Things You'll Need

  • Television or TV websites
  • Variety newspaper
  • Entertainment Weekly
  • Local newspaper
  • Radio
  • Record company websites
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Instructions

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      Listen out for audition announcements for televised talent shows. Go to several TV network websites and click on any talent contest of interest to find out further details about applying. Check online throughout the year for upcoming talent shows. Alternatively, email or write to television production companies to enquire about forthcoming talent shows.

    • 2

      Subscribe to the Variety newspaper or Entertainment Weekly; or view the publications online to see talent show listings, if applicable. If you cannot see any listed in the events or news section, type talent shows in the website's search engine and you may find listed information about talent shows. Check community newspapers which may advertise a local talent show.

    • 3

      Listen out for local radio announcements about forthcoming talent shows. Search record company websites to check for information. Contact your local radio station for information about future talent showcases.

    • 4

      Check posters at nightclubs, theaters or shopping malls advertising talent shows or open mike talent nights.

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