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Here is some information about the talent showcase. The purpose is to provide up and coming Manitoba performers who have never had a professional recording of their music with the opportunity to obtain exposure in a live audience environment and, as well, the promotion of Manitoba’s Star Attractions tourist attractions found throughout the province of Manitoba.

Manitoba Star Attractions Talent Showcase 2011 will host 7 shows in June, July and August with the Finals at The International Peace Gardens in August 2011

Show venues for 2011 are:

The Forks, Winnipeg MB,
June 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Entry Deadline is June 13 2011

Manitoba Indigenous Invitational Games, Peguis Mb.
July 21,2011 at 3:00 pm
Entry Deadline is July 11

Fort La Reine Museum, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
July 24,2011 at 3:00 pm
Entry Deadline is July 15

South Beach Casino, Scanterbury MB,
August 14, at 3:00 pm
Entry Deadline is August 5

The Sam Waller Museum, The Pas, MB.
August 17, 2011
Entry Deadline is August 7, 2011

Barge Festival, The Forks, Winnipeg MB.
August 21, 2011 (time to be confirmed)
Entry Deadline is August 12

International MetisFest, International Peace Gardens,
August 28 2011 at 3:00 pm (FINALS)
Entry Deadline August 19

Contestants will perform before a panel of judges, with the top 4 winners from each community’s show advancing to the finals.

The top 10 winners will record one original song for a CD compilation, recorded and released in October 2011 entitled “Manitoba Star Attractions Talent Showcase 2011”

All contestants will perform with the C-Weed Band as back up, unless the Act has their own band, and chooses to perform with that band.

NOTE: Please know that deadlines are set for the contestant’s advantage so that the band can have your songs prior to the show so that they can learn the music. By leaving your selection untill showtime, you decrease your chances to win because the band may not know the songs that you chose to perform. All deadlines for the rest of the shows will remain in effect. Also the first 20 entries will be taken for each of the remaining shows.

The Star Attraction Sites of Manitoba

To promote Manitoba’s Star Attractions program and individual Star Attraction sites by featuring them as venues for showcasing emerging Manitoba music talent, while raising awareness of the diversity and appeal of Manitoba’s Star Attractions and attracting people to the sites.

Sharing Manitoba’s ‘Stars’ with the rest of the World

To continue to build on the legacy for Manitoba started in 2010; developing the natural resource of local talent, while building anticipation and encouraging healthy competition among all Manitobans, and providing an opportunity to professionally record their music.

To enhance the awareness of Manitoba film and music programs, bringing spotlight to and drawing interest from outside the province/country, and the potential of developing the next international stars of tomorrow.

To create revenue for Manitoba recording studios, Manitoba production companies, Manitoba media, and other business infrastructure such as hotels, restaurants, shops and services.