We have almost nailed down the finalists for the talent show — with almost 1,000 entries, the task of choosing this year's crop of performers was more difficult than ever before. Here is a sampling of the talented twentysomethings we have had to choose from...
The talent submission deadline has passed. Please watch this space for our finalists, who will perform on the March 15th broadcast, live from the Fitzgerald Theater.
Here are the submission specifics:
- All entries must be submitted by performers who will be between the ages of 20 and 29 on March 15, 2008 (the day of the contest).
- The contest is open to soloists and performing groups alike. Acts must be self-contained, no accompanists will be provided. All members of each act must be between 20–29 years of age as of the date of the contest (3/15/08)
- All contestants must be available to be in St. Paul, Minnesota, from March 13–16, 2008.
- Mailed Submissions must be POSTMARKED by February 4th, 2008
- Digital Submissions must be RECEIVED by 11:59 PM CST, February 4th, 2008
- The submission window has officially closed. Please watch this page for more information about the finalists, and how to vote on March 15, 2007.
Please check our Web site for updates on the status of the contest and to verify when final selections have been made.
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