SEARCH FOR A BOROUGH STAR

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28^th July 2008

PRESS INFO: 

Sat 2 August – winner should be announced at approx.  3.30pm for any photographs…. Market Square adj M&S

This is a final reminder as Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council’s Town Centre Management, in partnership with The Market Centre and Wulvern Housing, calls for any Borough talented residents to join in the fun of the Star Search Competition.

At the same time, Crewe welcomes back Sam Plank, popular Stoke presenter, who is launching a new Digital Radio Station early in September called Focal Radio and will be entertaining the crowds in his unique style.

2007 winner Becky Irlam, just 18 years of age, has, in the last year, continued to perform with gigs mainly in clubs and pubs.  Winning the title of ‘Entertainer of the Year’ two years ago, Becky has also performed at the Lyceum Theatre supporting the Christies shows, been seen locally at the Carnival and is scheduled to perform at Biddulph's Glitz and Glamour event in October.

Previous Star Search winners have gone on to enjoy some success with their musical careers, including Tandie Stahl who featured on the television series ‘X-Factor’. 

Councillor Jacquie Weatherill, Portfolio Holder for the Local Environment said:

“So many performers wanted to take part last year that we had to put a hold on the entries, so please make sure you arrive as early as possible to ensure you are able to qualify in this prestigious competition. 

PHOTOGRAPH  – Elaine Dodd, Becky Irlam, Alieu Sanyang and Sam Plank

Registration is from 10.30am with a lucrative £200  in prize money  as a reward.  Also, we have received a fabulous last minute additional prize.  The lucky winner will get the opportunity to record their performance in a modern Music Recording Studio – how wonderful? ”

For further details please do not hesitate to contact Elaine Dodd, Crewe and Nantwich Town Centre Manager, on 01270 537559.  There is also a full Directory of Events which happen in and also close to town on the Borough Councils web site, http://www.crewe-nantwich.co.uk/ on the home page click onto the ‘Entertainment in Town’ icon.

Council Contact:                          Elaine Dodd– Town Centres Manager

Telephone:                                  01270 537559

Email:                                          elaine.dodd@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk

For Media enquiries contact:       Ian Richardson

Telephone:                                  01270 537018

Email:                                          ian.richardson@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk  or http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk/

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