NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR LEICESTER’S GOT TALENT 2018

It’s time to raise your voice and dust off those dancing shoes as Leicester’s Got Talent (LGT) is back for its seventh year! If you’re between the ages 8-25 and have a talent you’re just dying to share; you have until 12 November to enter this year’s show-stopping event via our website: wwww.leicestersgottalent.com

Nominations will then be whittled down to a shortlist who will be invited to perform at the live event on 24 November at The Y Theatre in front of a panel of judges.

Last year’s event saw a diverse range of gifted youngsters take to the stage, from soulful singing acts to dynamic dance performances, but it was 12-year-old singer-songwriter Eva Rose who dazzled the judges with her vocals and was crowned the overall winner.

The accomplished singer recently announced that she’s made it as a finalist on this year’s CBBC talent series, Got What It Takes which starts on 24 September.

Sue Langley, chief executive of LAMP and sponsor of LGT, said: “At LAMP we believe everyone should have a voice. We encourage young people to socialise and use their talents to also talk about mental health in diverse ways. Every year we are amazed by the young people who take part in Leicester’s Got Talent, and so we are excited to meet those taking part in this years’ event in November.”

The winning prize is an iPad and £200 worth of vouchers for the overall winner.

Notes to editor:

Leicester’s Got Talent was launched in 2012 and is organised by Pukaar News in association with Crimestoppers UK, Leicestershire Police, Anand and Daewoo International, Bond Adams Solicitors and LAMP mental health charity.

Anyone aged 8-25 years old can enter. Entries close on 12 November 2018.

Pukaar News is an independent local news agency covering local news stories across Leicester and the wider Leicestershire area. Pukaar News also distributes to major news networks across the UK and internationally, and owns quarterly publication Pukaar Magazine and Pukaar PR.

Venue: The Y Theatre, 7 East Street, City Centre, Leicester LE1 6EY

Date: Saturday 24^th November 2018

Time: 11am-4pm

Website and entries via: wwww.leicestersgottalent.com