SHINE

Gospel music channel to travel South Africa in search of musical act.

Gospel music channel, ONE Gospel, has announce the launch of - Shine, a reality TV show that will travel the lengths and breadth of South Africa in search of the country’s next great gospel musical act.

Performers, who have dreamt of sharing the stage with phenomenal and successful musicians like Rebecca Malope and Joyous Celebration, now have the opportunity to showcase their talent. Soloists, bands, choirs or instrumentals all qualify to enter the competition that promises to capture the hearts of South Africans.

The auditions will start in Mamelodi, Pretoria on the 5th of August & the crew will travel to Soweto, Polokwane, Durban, Nelspruit and end in Cape Town in September.

The judges will choose two finalists from each region (12 in total) who will travel to ONE Gospel studios in Jo’burg to participate in the knock-out rounds. Every Sunday, performers will need to impress the judges and studio audience to stay in the competition. Three finalists will be eliminated at the end of each episode and in the final episode, judges and studio audience will vote for the overall winner.

The winner of this inaugural talent show will walk away with a Cash Grand prize, a CD and DVD recording deal from SouthStone Records and will headline at ONE Gospel’s first concert in December.

The first (1ST) episode will be broadcast on Sunday August 8, 2010 at 5pm on ONE Gospel, Channel 331, Only on DStv.

Shine auditions take place in Durban on September 9 and 10 in Umlazi. More information from Dineo Mahloele, ONE Gospel on 011 285 6001 or 084 299 6812 or email: dineom@urbanbrew.co.za