Kiss is proud to announce the launch of The Kiss Chosen One, Sponsored by BlackBerry - the exciting new search for the next Kiss presenter. Aspiring broadcasters will be given the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of current Kiss talent and former listeners Rickie & Melvin & Charlie and get their voice heard by millions of listeners on the UK's number one youth station.
Live auditions will be taking place in various shopping centres around London kicking off at the Westfield complex on Saturday 15 January. It's not about having DJ skills, a BRIT Award-winning singing voice or dance moves to put Diversity to shame to enter, all they need is the charisma and confidence to entertain the nation alongside some of the country's leading radio personalities.
The Kiss Chosen One, Sponsored by BlackBerry will be the first time Kiss have held live open auditions where members of the public will be able to win a hallowed spot on the award-winning Kiss presenting team.
Audition Dates:
Saturday 15 January - Westfield, White City
Saturday 22 January - Lakeside, Thurrock
Saturday 29 January - Whitgift Centre, Croydon
Saturday 5 February - Central London
As well as these live auditions, entrants will be able to upload their audition online, for the chance to be seen by the judges.
The judging panel will comprise of Kiss Group Programme Director Andy Roberts and a Kiss presenter at each event, including Manny Norté, Rickie, Melvin and Charlie who will shortlist the five best entrants from each heat. From there a gauntlet of trials and challenges will be set, where the most successful contestant will be crowned The Kiss Chosen One.
Liz Cunningham, Head of Commercial Programming, Kiss says: "The Kiss Chosen One with BlackBerry is a huge piece of activity on the Kiss Network and marks the 4th quarter of a great partnership between Kiss and BlackBerry. For the first time ever we're holding live, open auditions to find the next Kiss presenter, and with such a natural brand fit, BlackBerry are the perfect partner for this"
Andy Roberts, Kiss Group Programme Director says: "It's always important for us to grow our own talent and to offer new opportunities to our listeners - The Kiss Chosen One is a great chance for someone to get a head start in our industry on one of the most listened and watched media brands in the UK."
For more information on The Kiss Chosen One, Sponsored by BlackBerry visit: www.totalkiss.com
Notes to Editors:
KISS
Kiss is available on FM in London, Bristol, South Wales & South West and East Anglia and across the UK via DAB, Freeview and online. Kiss 100 is the number one radio station for 15-34 year olds, with weekly listening hours averaging 10.776 million. Every week 1.77 million listeners tune in to the best dance music on offer in London. Kiss 100 has 4.9 per cent share of London listening. The total Kiss network attracts over 4 million listeners every week.
*All figures Rajar Q3 2010
For more information please contact Braben:
kissmagic@braben.co.uk or 0207 025 8021
