Entertainers Wanted For Carnival Concert
January 2012
Local talented entertainers are being sought by Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee to be ‘front of curtain’ acts at this year’s carnival concerts.
Vocalists, musicians, comedians, magicians, jugglers and dancers are all wanted to appear in the popular show which takes place between Monday 1 October and Saturday 13 October, and which will attract an expected audience of 3,500 people. The purpose of the front of curtain acts is to entertain the audience in between the performances by the 13 Bridgwater carnival clubs, and auditions for the highly prestigious spots will take place at Bridgwater Town Hall on Tuesday 20 March.
Interested entertainers who think they have got what it takes and would like to audition, need to apply by contacting Rita Jones on 01823 251429, by email at or by completing the relevant application form which can be obtained by clicking on the link below, and sending it back to Rita at 60 Clifford Avenue, Taunton, Somerset. TA2 6DL. The closing date for applications is Saturday 12 March.
Dave Stokes, publicity for Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, said: “We would love to hear from individuals and groups who enjoy performing in front of an audience, and who can entertain for a five minute slot at this year’s show. If last year’s auditions are anything to go by, then the judges will have an extremely difficult task in selecting the acts that will go through to the concerts.”
At the 2011 carnival concerts, successful front of curtain acts included, Jessica Gardener who scooped awards for best single vocalist and best under 17 act. Viva La Diva were awarded the George Bown Cup for the best song, dance, musical or novelty act, and Molly & Kirby won the Athletic Sports Cup for best vocal act (two or more persons).
