Local Talent To Appear At Carnival Concerts
March 2011
(Pictures by Andy Slocombe)
13 talented local entertainment acts fought off tough competition at last night’s auditions to secure a front of curtain slot at this year’s carnival concerts.
25 hopeful acts took part in the auditions at Bridgwater Town Hall on Tuesday 22 March, where 51 judges assessed a five minute performance from a variety of different types of budding entertainers, who ranged from vocalists to dancers to comedians.
After nearly three hours of auditions, the following successful acts were selected to perform at this year’s popular concerts, which take place between Monday 3 October and Saturday 15 October 2011:-
• Ashley Quinn - vocalist
• Callum Cook – comedian
• Charlotte - dance
• Chloe Jenkins – vocalist
• Fox King Dance Academy – seniors dance group (pictured above)
• Ian Howard – vocalist
• Jessica Gardener – vocalist
• Kala Hale - vocalist
• Molly & Kirby – vocal duo
• Nathan Ball – vocalist
• Phoebe & Emma - vocal duo
• Ruby Hamilton & Steph McLaren – vocal duo
• Viva La Diva - dance group
Rita Jones, concert coordinator for Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank every act for taking the time to apply and audition for our concerts. Once again receiving so much interest proves that the Bridgwater carnival concerts are as popular as ever.
“The standard of every act was extremely high, and the judges had a very difficult task in choosing which 13 should go forward to the big event later this year. For those acts who didn’t make it through this time, we would love to see them back auditioning for next year’s event.”
This year’s auditions were sponsored by Angel Place Shopping Centre, and Roger Smith, Manager, and his wife, Mandy, were asked to help to judge the auditions. He said: “We were both extremely impressed with the standard of the acts, and it is so rewarding to see that we have so much talent in Bridgwater and the surrounding area.
“Bridgwater Carnival and its associated activities play a huge role in local community life, and I can’t wait now for the concerts to begin later in the year.”
Tickets for the show can be pre-booked from 1 May 2011 at our online shop.
