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1990s ZTV talent show, StarBrite, launched
04 Sep 2011 at 15:06hrs | Views
StarBrite, a 1990s ZTV talent show is returning to the small screen after plans for nationwide auditions were unveiled on Saturday.
StarBrite is modelled along the lines of one Zimbabwean talent search show CBZ A Academy which was produced by Gary Thompson.
Just like Over the years the CBZ A Academy, StarBrite has emphasized the message that dreams can come true.
StarBrite launched the musical careers of singers like Prudence Katomani-Mbofana, Matthew Kaunda and CJ Besa among others and CBZ A Academy also launched, Eric Moyo, Mkhululi, Jonah MSithole among others. Eric Moyo went on to win the idols Africa competition recently. Moyo was runner up in the inaugural 2006 A Academy to Jonah Sithole. Moyo's brother, MK also performed exceptionally well in both competitions.
The show's original hosts Barney Mpariwa and Vambe 'VJ' Jirira are teaming up again to go on a nationwide talent search beginning in Marondera on September 15.
Any individual with some sort of talent can audition before a panel of judges – from singers, dancers, to comedians.
Production company Events R Us has struck a deal with ZTV to broadcast pre-recorded auditions and later screen live shows from the semi-final stage.
A spokesman said: "StarBrite is a tried and tested brand that predates the popular Western programmes like American Idol, Pop Idol, America Has Got Talent and X-Factor.
"Pursuant to our original objectives, Events R Us has been working behind the scenes over the last 18 months to revive StarBrite, this time much bigger and more interactive."
The winner of the show will walk away with a R200,000 cash prize and earn a fully paid trip to Las Vegas.
To register to audition for the show, SMS 3331 [Econet] or 33433 [Telecel]
StarBrite is modelled along the lines of one Zimbabwean talent search show CBZ A Academy which was produced by Gary Thompson.
Just like Over the years the CBZ A Academy, StarBrite has emphasized the message that dreams can come true.
StarBrite launched the musical careers of singers like Prudence Katomani-Mbofana, Matthew Kaunda and CJ Besa among others and CBZ A Academy also launched, Eric Moyo, Mkhululi, Jonah MSithole among others. Eric Moyo went on to win the idols Africa competition recently. Moyo was runner up in the inaugural 2006 A Academy to Jonah Sithole. Moyo's brother, MK also performed exceptionally well in both competitions.
The show's original hosts Barney Mpariwa and Vambe 'VJ' Jirira are teaming up again to go on a nationwide talent search beginning in Marondera on September 15.
Production company Events R Us has struck a deal with ZTV to broadcast pre-recorded auditions and later screen live shows from the semi-final stage.
A spokesman said: "StarBrite is a tried and tested brand that predates the popular Western programmes like American Idol, Pop Idol, America Has Got Talent and X-Factor.
"Pursuant to our original objectives, Events R Us has been working behind the scenes over the last 18 months to revive StarBrite, this time much bigger and more interactive."
The winner of the show will walk away with a R200,000 cash prize and earn a fully paid trip to Las Vegas.
To register to audition for the show, SMS 3331 [Econet] or 33433 [Telecel]
Source - StarBrite
