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SABC3 calls for three new presenters

Written by TVSA Team from the blog Casting Calls on 10 Feb 2015
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Turns out SABC3 isn't only searching for a new presenter for Top Billing but is looking for two other presenters too. The channel kicks off auditions this week (on Friday 13th) and will be scouting for presenters to join Top Billing, breakfast show Expresso as well as a new SABC3 show.

As we mentioned right here, auditions start in Cape Town this Friday and wrap in Joziburg in early March under the watchful eye of cameras. The process is being filmed and will air on the channel in a show called Presenter Search on 3 - which premieres on Friday, 6 March at 19h30.

Who are the judges?

Bonang Matheba, Phat Joe and Jeannie D.

Special tribute to Simba
 

The show, the process and all that surrounds it is being dedicated to Simba Mhere. This from Top Billing executive producer Patience Stevens about it:

"The tragic death of Simba Mhere is a devastating blow to Top Billing - and to the Presenter Search. Simba was so looking forward to co-presenting the new series with his close friend and colleague Jonathan Boynton-Lee. Their energy on screen together and their personal experience of both being Presenter Search winners was something that we all hoped would bring a special magic to the show.

"We will dedicate the new series to Simba - and to his memory - and hope to carry out the search with the same positive energy and zest for life that reflects the spirit Simba brought to every project he tackled.”  


What will I have to do if I make it past the auditions?

This from the show: "You'll face physical challenges and tests of improvisation and intelligence - while holding your cool with the confidence and charisma befitting a presenter."

Who can enter?

Anyone over the age of 18.

Audition dates and venues

Here's a refresh of the dates and venues followed by audition must-knows:

Cape Town

Dates:
Friday 13 February and Saturday 14 February 2015
Monday 16 February 2015 - call-backs
Venue: Cape Town Stadium - Main Entrance
Time: 9am - 5pm

Port Elizabeth

Dates:
Sunday 22 February 2015
Monday 23 February 2015 - call-backs
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Time: 9am - 5pm

Durban

Dates:
Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March 2015
Monday 2 March 2015 - call-backs
Venue: Durban Exhibition Centre
Time: 9am - 5pm

Johannesburg

Dates:
Friday 6 March, Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March 2015
Wednesday 11 March 2015 - call-backs
Venue: Wanderers Stadium
Time: 9am - 5pm

Audition must-knows

You need to prepare a 'link' or a short introduction about yourself in the style of the host presenter.

In the show's words: "Be as creative and original as possible and let your star quality shine. You will be required to be able to walk and deliver you prepared link at the same time."

Things you need to take to the audition:

- A printed copy of your completed entry form. Here's a link to it: 2015 Presenter Search.
- A printed signed copy of the competition's Terms & Conditions, available on the official Search website.
- A photo of yourself.

More details and tips are available on the Search site here: Audition details

Shows in this post: Top Billing, Expresso

Channels in this post: SABC3



2 Comments

qaqamba
11 Feb 2015 15:03

Bonang Mthebe everywhere,, she is lucky neeee ???????Radio, Tv, etc,,

belindah
12 Feb 2015 22:42

She is Lucky, opportunity + preparations = Lucky


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