The MTV Base VJ Search for South Africa’s next superstar VJ has begun and MTV Base (DStv channel 322) in partnership with Breezer, has seen thousands of talented youngsters who “Live Life In Colour” all hoping to clinch the title as the next MTV Base VJ.
One entrant 25-year-old Melody Miya from Katlehong had arrived at the auditions at 5am, said he was “super excited” to audition.
“This is a life changing opportunity to contribute to an ever growing community driven by music, culture and fashion. I am ready to be the next MTV Base VJ,” he said.
Do you have what it takes?
Another entrant from Pretoria East, Fahtso Baby said, ‘It’s my looks that make me distinctively different, my thickness, my height and my style all make me stand out”.
Like the brand’s alumnus Sizwe Dhlomo, Vanessa Mdee, Sandile Ntshingila, Ehizojie “Ehiz” Okoeguale, Nomuzi Mabena and Fikile “Fix” Moeti, these wannabe VJs got a chance to prove to a panel of expert judges of the nationwide MTV Base VJ Search that they have what it takes, when they shot their on-camera auditions at the first audition round that took place at Zone 6 in Soweto.
MTV Base VJ Search auditions continue in Cape Town on17 June and conclude in Port Elizabeth on 24 June before the finalist is announced on 6 August, 2017. The winner will be awarded a 12-month contract as an ambassador for the network and also stands a chance to host MTV Base shows and interview some of the biggest music stars in the world at international award shows such as the Video Music Awards (VMAs), European Music Awards (EMAs), and The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA). They are expected to have a passion for global and African youth culture and music, and must be authentic and “live life in colour”, just like the network’s audience.
Category Head for Breezer, Asia Middle East and African markets, Anshuman Goenka said, “Breezer lives life in colour and this is a brand that acknowledges the freedom of expression and boldness that our consumers embody, and it fuels this freedom, which is what we saw today in Joburg. The bright colours of our Breezer flavours express diversity and fun which is what this partnership between Breezer and MTV Base VJ Search reflected in these auditions, that saw many African youth live and make their bold statements while living life in colour”.
Where to audition
17 June 2017: Belmont Square, Cape Town
24 June 2017: The Beach Hotel, Port Elizabeth
Registration for the MTV Base VJ Search auditions starts from 8am at each venue. Applicants are encouraged to be on-site early as auditions will take place on a first-come, first-served basis. How/where to enter: Applicants must be South African residents between the ages of 18-25 with fluent English. Prior presenting or TV experience is not required. Applicants must bring a valid ID with them and be available to participate in the elimination phases of the competition between 24 May and 30 July. For terms: www.mtvbase.com and follow the link to the MTV Base VJ Search microsite. How to upload a video entry: upload a 90 second video clip (.m4v, .mp4 format) to www.mtvbase.com, or post your Audition Video (or a link to it) to your social media account (Instagram, Facebook, Google+ or Twitter or all of the above) using the hashtag #MTVBaseVJSearch.
What: MTV Base VJ Search 2017
Where: MTV Base (DStv channel 322)
Info: www.mtvbase.com
Social media: www.Facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified and chat with us on Twitter @mtvbasesouth, using the hashtag #MTVBaseVJSearch
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