Michiana's Rising Star Competition Saturday At WCHS
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WNIT Public Television announced Warsaw Community High School will host one of the five regional competitions of “Michiana’s Rising Star” Saturday. The competition is a search for the brightest and best talent in the entire Michiana region. The Warsaw contest will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The top performers from each of the five regions will then compete at the WNIT studio each evening from July 28 through Aug. 2, to determine the grand prize winner and “Michiana’s Rising Star.” “We’ve received over 135 entrants from all over our broadcast area,” said Angel Hernandez, WNIT production vice president. “This is going to be an exciting and fun event.” The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 and the opportunity to appear on WNIT programs. Other awards will be given to other top contestants. Judging will be conducted by area arts professionals, media personnel, professional performers and local celebrities. In addition, the public will be invited to text in to vote for their favorites. Steve Funk, WNIT associate general manager for development and marketing, said this the contest is a great opportunity to be recognized. “This is a tremendous opportunity for singers, musicians, actors and other performing artists to showcase their talents. Warsaw High School is a wonderful venue to host a regional contest. Michiana’s got talent and we want to see it,” Funk said.
