[LINK] 'You Generation'

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

"Cowell launches global online talent-show"

Friday, March 01, 2013 

<http://www.youtube.com/user/yougenerationtv/about>
<http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/cowell-launches-
global-online-talent-show-586541.html>


Simon Cowell is launching a new global online talent contest.

The television mogul will team up with YouTube to create 'You Generation', 
an online talent show for musicians, photographers, make-up artists and 
people with "unconventional and original talents".

The year-long competition kicks off on March 20 and will be available in 15 
languages and 26 countries.

Unlike Simon Cowell's other talent contests, the auditions will be held on 
Youtube and uploaded by contestants themselves. 

The entrants will then be judged by professionals associated with Syco, 
Cowell's music entertainment label. 

Auditions will be sought in a different category of talent every two weeks.

A statement from Syco said: "The channel offers people with unconventional 
and original talents the opportunity to have their talent recognised by the 
world and become the next internet star."

Calling the competition "a new worldwide entertainment concept," Syco and 
YouTube said 'You Generation' will be "the first global audition process, 
giving people the chance to show off their outstanding skills and win 
amazing prizes - simply by uploading a video".

Simon has yet to announce the prizes for the competition, but they will be 
provided every fortnight with a winner being chosen for the grand prize at 
the end of the year.
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Cheers,
Stephen