Warsaw To Host Michiana's Rising Star Regional Location
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SOUTH BEND — WNIT Public Television has announced that Warsaw Community High School auditorium will host one of the five regional competitions of “Michiana’s Rising Star.” The competition is a search for talent in the Michiana region. The Warsaw contest will be May 11. The five top performers from each region will then compete at the WNIT studio each evening from July 28 through August 2, to determine the grand prize winner and “Michiana’s Rising Star.” “It’s easy to apply. Just send WNIT a tape or disc of your act. Applications are being accepted from now until March 31. This is going to be an exciting and fun event,” said Angel Hernandez, WNIT’s production vice president. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 cash and the opportunity to appear on WNIT programs. Other awards will be given to each of the top two contestants. Judging will be conducted by area arts professionals, media personnel, professional performers and local celebrities. In addition, the public will be invited to call in to vote for their favorites. “This is a tremendous opportunity for singers, musicians, actors, and other performing artists to showcase their talent. We invite performing artists from throughout our 22-county broadcast area to submit entries. Michiana’s got talent and we want to see it,” said Steve Funk, WNIT vice president for development and marketing. For detailed instructions on how to enter, visit the contest web site at wnit.org or call the station at 574-675-9648 extention 309.
