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91Èȱ¬ Talent launches five new schemes for 2004 Category : Date : Printable version

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DJ, 1Xtra

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Are you the cream of up-and-coming black music DJs?

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If you've got what it takes, know your stuff but have never DJ'd on legal radio before, this could be your chance to get in front of our panel of 1Xtra DJs including the likes of G. Money, Seani B, Ras Kwame and Letitia S.D. and to prove yourself to 1Xtra listeners worldwide.

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We're offering the opportunity to host 1Xtra's live Sunday night programme, Xtra Talent, for four weeks and to co-host a specialist show.

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You'll spend a week at 1Xtra and Radio 1 sitting in on shows, working alongside production teams, attending playlist meetings and getting involved in black music's hottest digital station.

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To enter

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On CD/audio cassette/mini-disc, record links for your ideal playlist of six tracks and explain, in no more than one minute, why you think you could cut it as a 1Xtra DJ. Aim to demonstrate your knowledge of 1Xtra and its style.

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Send it, along with the entry form attached, to DJ 1Xtra, PO Box 1X, London W1A. Check out for rules.

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What happens next

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May - Shortlisting
June - Shortlist auditions at the 1Xtra station
July to December - Six finalists take up month-long contracts at 1Xtra

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Entries by 30 April 2004.

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Writers, 91Èȱ¬ Radio/TV, Wales

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Are you a writer with a great story to tell or just a great storyteller? If you've got a story up your sleeve, we want to hear it.

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It could be a figment of your imagination or your own take on a real event: funny, tragic or bizarre, long, short or medium-sized, anything goes.

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But it must have a beginning, middle and end and be fresh and intriguing.

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If you're based in Wales, this is a fantastic opportunity to get your story considered for commission for 2W (digital TV service for Wales), Radio Wales or Radio Cymru or get onto a five-day digital story-telling workshop, where the winning stories will also be published on the Capture Wales website - .

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To enter

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Write an outline of your story in no more than 500 words (English or Welsh).

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To enter you must be over 18 years and living or working in Wales.

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Please send it along with the entry form at the back of this brochure to The Writers' Unit, 91Èȱ¬ Wales, Broadcasting House, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2YQ.

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What happens next

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June/July - Selection of shortlist
August - Shortlist notified
September - Writing workshops for shortlist
October/November - Digital storytelling workshop for 7 finalists
Winter 2004 - One 2W and two radio stories developed
Spring 2005 - 2W and radio production

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Entries by 31 May 2004.

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Music Presenter, Radio 3

Based in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you're into music in a big way, the more varied, the better.

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It could be jazz or world but you definitely have a passion for classical and an urge to share it.

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You don't have to have formal qualifications, more a good knowledge of classical music, maybe you've learnt an instrument or sung in a choir.

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Up for grabs are three-month contracts in Scotland/London or Northern Ireland/London that could work alongside your current job.

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There's training on presenting, writing and interviewing plus hands-on experience, culminating in you presenting an entire classical concert for Radio 3.

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To enter

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Imagine you're presenting a CD-based programme like Morning on 3, CD Masters or In Tune and record your own brief intros to three pieces of classical music on CD, audio cassette or mini-disc.

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Then, in no more than 250 words, tell us about your enthusiasm for music, it could be your favourite composers or musical pieces, your views on a particular event or area of classical music but also what you'd bring to Radio 3.

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To enter you must be over 18 years old.

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Send your recording and words, along with an entry form, to: Music Broadcasters, 91Èȱ¬ Radio 3, Room 4119, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA.

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What happens next

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June to July - Shortlisting
August - Shortlist interviews/workshops
Autumn - Contracts start

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Applications by 31 May 2004.

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Sitcom Writer, 91Èȱ¬ THREE

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Are you a budding comedy writer? Full of fresh, funny and distinctive ideas with loads of series potential?

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91Èȱ¬ THREE is looking for new half-hour narrative contemporary comedies featuring unusual worlds and voices, the kind that reflect the channel's cutting-edge style, up there with the likes of Little Britain and Nighty Night.

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Eight shortlisted writers will benefit from masterclasses with top comedy writers and producers.

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Three finalists will each receive £1,000 and have their script showcased at a London theatre and the best script will be filmed as a pilot for potential screening on 91Èȱ¬ THREE.

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If you've never written a broadcast half hour for TV or radio, this is your chance to impress the industry's best.

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To enter

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In a sentence, tell us your idea for a sitcom, develop it in a paragraph and then, over two pages, outline the episode story, including two sample scenes (no more than ten pages total with the minimum characters and locations).

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Send this with your writing CV (if you have one) and a completed entry form to Sitcom Writer, Room 4030, 91Èȱ¬ Television Centre, Wood Lane, London W12 7RJ.

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You must be over 18 years to enter. Check out for hints and tips on comedy writing.

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What happens next

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June to July - Shortlisting
August - Five-day workshops for shortlist, London
September to November - Three finalists' scripts developed/ mentored
November - Showcase of finalists' scripts, a London theatre
Spring 2005 - Film pilot of winning script

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Entries by 31 May 2004.

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Young Singers, 91Èȱ¬ TWO

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One for the kids. If you're aged 7 to 16 years old, with a great singing voice - boys, your voice won't have broken yet - and a real passion for music and performing, this is a fantastic chance to star in 91Èȱ¬ TWO's film production of the musical fairytale The Little Prince.

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And if you're confident, energetic and have never sung on TV before, this is one-off chance to bag one of two lead roles (one boy and one girl) or 25 chorus places.

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We'll also be looking for an extra chorus and lead roles for the Christmas stage production at Sadler's Wells.

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It includes two weeks professional coaching by the best in the business, at our special summer school at Sadler's Wells in London, with Blue Peter covering every stage.

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And what else? You don't even need to be able to read music.

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To enter

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Nationwide auditions will take place in May and June and you can audition one of two ways.

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Register your details on for an audition in your chosen city.

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Names will be picked at random and if you are selected we will write to you with details of your reserved audition place.

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Reserved auditions

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Saturday 8 May - 91Èȱ¬ Wales, Cardiff
Saturday 15 May - 91Èȱ¬ Northern Ireland, Belfast
Saturday 22 May - 91Èȱ¬ Scotland, Glasgow
Saturday 29 May - Chetham's School of Music, Manchester
Tuesday 1 June - Birmingham Conservatoire
Friday 4 June - Sadler's Wells, London
Saturday 5 June - Sadler's Wells, London

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Open auditions

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Or you can turn up for the open auditions.

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Auditions will be run on a first come first serviced basis so you will need to be at the venue at 9.00am to have any chance of being seen.

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Please note we will not be able to audition you unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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Sunday 9 May - 91Èȱ¬ Wales, Cardiff
Sunday 16 May - 91Èȱ¬ Northern Ireland, Belfast
Sunday 23 May - 91Èȱ¬ Scotland, Glasgow
Sunday 30 May - Chetham's School of Music, Manchester
Wednesday 2 June - Birmingham Conservatoire
Sunday 6 June - Sadler's Wells, London

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What happens next

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June - Final audition to select shortlist, London
August - Summer school for shortlist (learning roles, coaching etc), London
September - Filming, London (two weeks)
Christmas - The Little Prince shown on 91Èȱ¬ TWO

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Reserved auditions by 30 April 2004.

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Open auditions until 6 June 2004.

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Fame Academy Bursary

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If you're 11 to 15 years old and need a new musical instrument or equipment, check out the Fame Academy Bursary by clicking onto for more info and applications.

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