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Sunday 11 November 2012
Nationwide Audition Dates Announced for the X Factor NZ
The X Factor NZ will travel to 27 locations through the county in early 2013 to find contestants for the first local
version of the global television phenomenon.
Starting in Queenstown on January 5, and finishing in Kaitaia on Waitangi Day, the pre-audition tour is the first stage
of The X Factor NZ process.
Co-executive producer Andrew Szusterman says: "We're looking for the next big recording star.
"If that's you and you're a singer, aged 14 and over as of January 2013, you should be performing at one of our
pre-auditions early next year. It's the opportunity of a lifetime, and I encourage you to start preparing now."
Contestants who are successful at the pre-auditions will then perform in front of the four judges and a LIVE audience.
Multi-platinum recording artist Stan Walker, the first judge for The X Factor NZ to be announced, says he's looking
forward to seeing what Kiwis have to offer.
"I know New Zealand is full of amazing people and singers that just need a chance to show how great they are," he says.
"I want to encourage anyone who thinks they have what it takes, but is too scared to give it a try, to get up and give
it a go. You've got nothing to lose."
TV3 is also delighted to announce Ford New Zealand as the broadcast sponsor of The X Factor NZ, a multi-platform
partnership that will celebrate excellence and Kiwi creativity.
The X Factor NZ is a SYCO owned format and will be co-produced by MediaWorks and FremantleMedia Australia. NZ on Air is
a minority funder of the show.
HOW TO ENTER
* If you are a singer, aged 14 or older as of January 2013, find the audition location nearest to you.
* Visit the TV3 website to download/ print The X Factor NZ application form.
* Fill out the form ready to bring it to your local audition. Make sure you read the full terms and conditions on the
website before you enter the auditions.
PRE-AUDITION DATES AND LOCATIONS
DAY:
DATE:
LOCATION:
Saturday
5/01/2013
Queenstown
Sunday
6/01/2013
Invercargill
Monday
7/01/2013
Dunedin
Tuesday
8/01/2013
Oamaru
Wednesday
9/01/2013
Timaru
Friday
11/01/2013
Greymouth
Saturday
12/01/2013
Christchurch
Sunday
13/01/2013
Christchurch
Tuesday
15/01/2013
Nelson
Wednesday
16/01/2013
Blenheim
Friday
18/01/2013
Wellington
Saturday
19/01/2013
Kapiti
Sunday
20/01/2013
Wanganui
Monday
21/01/2013
Palmerston North
Tuesday
22/01/2013
Masterton
Wednesday
23/01/2013
Napier/Hastings
Friday
25/01/2013
Gisborne
Saturday
26/01/2013
Tauranga
Sunday
27/01/2013
Rotorua
Monday
28/01/2013
Taupo
Tuesday
29/01/2013
Hamilton
Wednesday
30/01/2013
Tairua
Friday
1/02/2013
South Auckland
Saturday
2/02/2013
Auckland Central
Sunday
3/02/2013
New Plymouth
Monday
4/02/2013
Whangarei
Tuesday
5/02/2013
Kerikeri
Wednesday
6/02/2013
Kaitaia
ABOUT THE X FACTOR NZ
Hosted by Dominic Bowden, The X Factor NZ is the first local version of the global television phenomenon format, put on
the map by music mogul Simon Cowell.
The X Factor has launched numerous internationally successful music careers, including Leona Lewis, Reece Mastin and One
Direction. The X Factor artists have globally sold over 100 million records, achieving 250 number ones, 270 Top 10, and
501 Top 50 hit records.
The X Factor NZ is open to singers of aged 14 and up - either solo performers or groups. There is no upper age limit.
Once through the final audition process, the performers are split into categories - Boys under 25, Girls under 25, the
over 25s and the Groups. Each judge receives a group to mentor throughout the competition, and the judges compete to be
the best mentor and have the winning act.
In 2013, New Zealanders will have the chance to put their singing talents to the test, as The X Factor NZ travels the
length and breadth of the country, from Invercargill to Kaitaia, with one goal - to discover the next great New Zealand
recording artist, who will sign a recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand.
For more information, visit TV3.co.nz/xfactornz <http://www.tv3.co.nz/xfactornz> or join the conversation at facebook.com/xfactornz <http://www.facebook.com/xfactornz> .
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