ALL THE auditions in the inaugural E Networks singing competition have been completed, and the 24 contestants who have been selected are rigorously training as they prepare to compete for Gy$1M and bragging rights.

Besides auditions held at the Russian Embassy, there were auditions held on the West Coast of Demerara; in West Berbice; on the Upper Corentyne Coast; at Port Mourant, Corentyne; and in Essequibo.

The overwhelming response has seen more than 100 persons signing up to be auditioned. Those who were tasked with selecting the top 24 are Sa Re Ga Ma Pa singing sensation Purnash Durgaprashad; Bollywood playback singer the talented Jeffrey Iqbal, and Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s executive member Dr. Vindhya Persaud.

This competition is aimed at highlighting the talent in Guyana, and at creating motivation for others to get into music and promote their names countrywide.

At the end of the competition, one male and one female contestant will emerge as the best of the lot. The finals are expected to be aired live on E-Networks’ cable network on its Fibre network in HD, and will be aired afterwards on local television across Guyana.

E-Networks recently launched “Emerging Voices” in an effort to unearth good voices, fresh talent, and energetic young performers to boost Guyana’s budding music industry.
The contest will focus on Hindi and Bollywood music. The company will be conducting a search for talented singers between the ages of 16 and 40 years old to participate in the auditions for a spot as a contestant in the series.
There are more than $1M in prizes to be won. In addition to the overall winner, prizes will be awarded to the best performers on each show.