Singing stars get a chance to shine during the second annual Variety's Got Talent, presented by the Children's Charity.
The a cappella singing contest is open to B.C. residents 13 to 29 years old.
Contestants can e-mail their audition videos, two to three minutes in length, showcasing their singing talent a cappella or accompanied with acoustic guitar to www.varietysgottalent.ca between Jan. 2 to 15.
Pros in the music industry will pick the top 10 from the province to perform in the Variety's Got Talent Finals on Feb. 3 at the River Rock show theatre.
This year there is an added feature, the People's Choice. The public will be able to view the top 20 audition tapes on YouTube between Jan. 23 to 27 and vote for their favourite.
The competitor with the most votes will win a spot in the finals.
The top 10 finalists and the People's Choice winner will be brought to Vancouver to perform in front of a live audience.
The winner, selected by a panel of celebrity and industry judges, including music manager, Bruce Allen, Global BC's Steve Darling, Spirit of the West's Vince Ditrich and 100.5 The Peak's Tamara Stanners, will receive a Tom Lee Rising Star Package and appear on the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon which airs live on Global BC February 11 and 12.
Last year's winner, Shylo Sharity of Fort Langley, has been performing steadily and even opened for country music legend, Wynonna Judd.
Tickets for the Variety's Got Talent Finals are $15 and will be available on Jan. 2 at www.varietysgottalent.ca.
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