The GTT+ Guyana Star singing Competition has officially made its highly anticipated return. The Guyanese, reality, talent Show that has been dubbed the Guyanese version of ABC’s hit Show ‘American Idol’ began hosting auditions for this season recently. The show has been lauded the ultimate star maker and can be credited with the discovery of some of the biggest names in Guyanese music today.

GTT+ Guyana Star is the platform that introduced us to: Shawn English, gospel singing sensation; Brandon Harding, the reigning Soca Monarch; Poonam Singh, the first runner up at the 2016 Miss Global International Pageant and singer of the patriotic hit song “GUYANA”; and Timeka Marshall , season one winner, who returns as a judge this season. Timeka Marshall is arguably one of the biggest Guyanese music acts in the pop culture landscape who is now a household name and an internationally acclaimed recording artiste. She has to her credits several commercially successful hits in and out of Guyana, including major international collaborations with Jamaican reggae Dancehall superstars such as: Peter Morgan and Busy signal.

The Guyana Star competition began as a Jingle competition hosted and sponsored by Guyanese telecommunication Giant GTT. Due to its initial commercial success, it has evolved to become a nationwide talent search and a star maker. It now boasts one of the biggest winner’s payday in Guyana with a top prize of One Million dollars (GYD$1,000,000) and a recording contract with a popular local recording studio.

Auditions for the GTT Guyana star Competition, customarily cover most of Guyana’s vast geographic landscape with auditions strategically held at popular locations within the major towns and counties of Guyana.  This is believe to be primarily responsible for the shows constantly increasing, diverse and dedicated following. This competition sells out it’s host venue, the National Cultural Center, every season and is one of the most watched local television programmes. GTT Guyana star also has international appeal as many in the Guyanese diaspora have affirmed their appreciation for the programme and the work it is doing in relation to the development of Artistes in Guyana.

 

In this Season, the show returned with a bang bringing all that has made it a hit in the past, mainly: a wealth of musical talent, entertainment, comedy and of course some high drama. Whether it’s a male contestant “turning up the charm” on a female judge to score some extra credits, the classic case of misguided vocal ability that often lends to some comedic genius, sarcastic judges’ comments on contestant performances and or internal bantering or the classic “I am not leaving the stage” contestant. We have seen it all in just the first two aired episodes of the season.

The auditions in Georgetown and Berbice has so far introduced many new faces and talents together with some old familiar ones as well. One such familiar face is that of past contestant Michael Small. Small who was 2nd runner-up at the tender age of 16 in 2013 has made a triumphant return in the ‘Berbice’ auditions. Small told Caribbean Entertainment hub in an exclusive interview that he decided to give the competition another try since he believes that he has matured and improved his musical skills since his last appearance and is now ready to take the crown.

For more information or just to follow the competition go to GTTGuyana Facebook or follow Caribbean entertainment hub for further updates and reports. Caribbean entertainment Hub takes this time to wish Michael Small and all other contestants in the GTT+ Guyana star Competition, best of luck on their journey.

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