Media update: 23 January 2005
(Sydney, January 23, 2005) One of the world's most successful and influential television producers, Mark Burnett, today announced that Sydney's Enmore Theatre will host the Australian auditions for his new television series, INXS Rock Star. The open call audition will be held on Saturday, 5 March from 8am - 4pm.
"We have launched an ambitious worldwide search to find a talented and charismatic man or woman to be the next great rock star. This extraordinary performer wins the ultimate prize - the chance to be the lead singer of world-class rock band INXS," said executive producer Mark Burnett.
"At the heart of this show is a passion for rock music. Australia has long been a vibrant hub of rock 'n' roll and great musical talent and, of course, it's the home of INXS; weÕre hoping we'll find the best singers and musicians the country has to offer.Ó
This week Mark Burnett Productions (MBP) kicked off its international search for the next great rock star - male or female - who will become the lead singer of Australian rock band, INXS. The winner will go on to record its new album and embark on a world tour. The series will premiere in the United States on CBS in July 2005. Negotiations are currently underway with several television broadcasters in Australia.
More than 20 cities worldwide across six continents will host auditions. They include: London and Liverpool, (United Kingdom), Toronto (Canada), New York and Los Angeles (US), Auckland (New Zealand) and Sydney (Australia).
In Australia, auditions will be held at The Enmore Theatre (130 Enmore Road, Newtown, Sydney) on Saturday, 5 March, from 8am to 4pm. Call backs will be held Monday, March 7.
Successful applicants will travel to Hollywood in May 2005 for the final round of casting.
Detailed information and application forms for those wishing to audition are available at inxsrockstar.com. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and perform up to three songs (it is not required to perform an INXS song). Performances of original songs are encouraged, although not required. Applicants can perform with one musical instrument or an accompanist.
The show is based in Los Angeles and currently in pre-production with the host and other details to be revealed early 2005.
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Media update: 11 January 2005
One of the world's most successful and influential television producers, British-born Mark Burnett, today announced that London and Liverpool will host auditions for his epic new TV series as part of a global search to find the next great rock star.
This January, Mark Burnett Productions (MBP), based in Los Angeles, begins its international search for the next rock 'n' roll sensation - male or female - who will become the lead singer of the world-famous rock band, INXS. The winner will go on to record its new album and embark on a world tour.
"We have launched an ambitious worldwide search to find a talented and charismatic man or woman to be the next great rock star. This extraordinary performer wins the ultimate prize - the chance to be the lead singer of world-class rock band INXS," said executive producer Mark Burnett.
"At the heart of this show is a passion for rock music. The UK has long been a vibrant hub of rock 'n' roll and great musical talent; we're hoping we'll find the best singers and musicians the country has to offer."
The series will screen in the United States on CBS in July 2005. Negotiations are currently underway with several television broadcasters in the United Kingdom.
MBP announced that more than 20 cities worldwide across six continents will host auditions. They include: London and Liverpool, (United Kingdom), Toronto (Canada), New York and Los Angeles (US), Auckland (New Zealand) and Sydney (Australia).
In the UK, auditions will be held in London on February 8 and 9 at the Shepherd's Bush Empire and at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) on February 10. Call backs will be held in London on February 11, with successful applicants travelling to Hollywood in May 2005 for the final round of casting.
Detailed information and application forms for those wishing to audition are available at
www.inxsrockstar.com. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and perform up to three songs (it is not required to perform an INXS song). Performances of original songs are encouraged, although not required. Applicants can perform with one musical instrument or an accompanist.
The show is based in Los Angeles and currently in pre-production with the host and other details to be revealed early 2005.
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http://www.inxsrockstar.com/