Are you a singer/musician with the drive to ‘make it’? Do you have what it takes to impress Gary Barlow and wow audiences in his venue on board one of the newest P&O Cruises ships?
For the first time ever, we’re embarking on a search for the Talent of Tomorrow, and we’re offering the unmissable chance to be mentored by one of Britain’s best-loved singer/songwriters.
Submit your application by 11 August 2024 and take your shot to become the Talent of Tomorrow.
How to enter
We’re offering the unmissable chance to be mentored by Gary Barlow | ||
All aspiring performers are welcome to enter this competition. To be considered for the audition, you’ll need to complete a registration form, including a link to a YouTube video of you singing solo and playing an instrument with no backing track. The song can be an original or a cover, and the performance must have been recorded no earlier than 1 June 2024.
Ten performers will be chosen to audition on 31 August 2024 before a panel of independent experts who’ll decide on a final three. And that’s when things will get even more exciting.
If you make it to the final three, Gary Barlow will spend a day with you in The 710 Club on board Iona, mentoring you as you hone your performance. Your final performance will be filmed to go to a public vote.
Ultimately, if the public vote you as their winner, you’ll bring a guest for a holiday of at least seven nights on board Arvia or Iona, exploring amazing destinations by day and taking to The 710 Club’s stage at night to thrill audiences in a series of gigs.
How to enter | ||
Step 1
Carefully read the conditions of entry and key dates for Talent of Tomorrow. If you’ll be unavailable for the audition in Southampton on 31 August or the day on board with Gary Barlow on 7 September, please don’t enter.
Step 2
Record a video of yourself singing solo while playing an instrument. Please don’t use any backing tracks, accompaniment or overdubbing. If you already have a video that meets the criteria, recorded no earlier than 1 June 2024, we can accept that.
Step 3
Complete the registration form by clicking 'Enter now' below and include the link to the YouTube video of your audition (Please ensure the video is set to ‘public’ or ‘unlisted’ and is hosted on your own YouTube channel.) Entries must be submitted before midnight on 11 August 2024.
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Talent of Tomorrow conditions of entry
If you’d like to enter this competition, please read the following carefully. Your audition video must:
A | Feature you singing |
B | Feature you playing an instrument live |
C | Be no longer than two minutes |
D | Not be a music medley |
E | Not feature any other person singing or playing an instrument (group entries are not permitted), a backing track or any other music or musician (live or recorded) |
F | Have been recorded no earlier than 1 June 2024 |
G | Not be edited, distorted or enhanced in any way |
H | Be uploaded to YouTube and set to ‘public’ or ‘unlisted’, you’ll then need to include the link to the video on your registration form |
Talent of Tomorrow key dates
Please don’t enter Talent of Tomorrow if you’re unavailable for the audition in Southampton or the day on board with Gary, as these events can’t be rescheduled.
29 July, 10am -Competition opens for entries
11 August, 11.59pm -Final day for entries
21 August -Ten auditionees notified
31 August -Auditions in Southampton and three finalists selected
7 September -Finalists mentored by Gary, and final performances filmed on board
30 September -Winner notified and announced, following public vote
Competition opens at 10.00am 29 July 2024 and closes at 11.59pm 11 August 2024.UK residents 18+ only. Entrants must be available to attend all audition stages and to take the prize.
For full Terms & Conditions see here.
"‘P&O Cruises invests so much in young talent, and the creative talent on board is just amazing. They cover a wide spectrum – entertainers, bands, aerialists, buskers… they’ve got it all.’." |
Gary Barlow
One of Britain’s best-loved singer/songwriters, Gary Barlow is passionate about finding and nurturing promising new talent.As Music Director of The 710 Club on board Arvia and Iona, Gary has been instrumental (pardon the pun!) in shaping the atmosphere of this sophisticated bar. And every time he joins us on board, Gary is stunned by the performances he sees.
Gary Barlow’s tips on making a great audition video
1 | “Choose a song that isn’t annoying! Whether it’s by The Beatles, Whitney Houston or someone else, try and pick a track that’s loved by everybody.” |
2 | “Create your own version of the song, a version that’s never been heard before and showcases what you’re trying to get us to notice. This song has to suit your voice and be in a key that really shows us your range and what you can do as a vocalist, as well as a musician.” |
3 | '‘Make sure that nothing distracting is in the shot. If we’re loving your performance and suddenly a cat wanders into frame, it’ll distract us from looking at you.’' |
4 | “Don’t worry about the quality of the recording. Talent shines through anything. So, feel free to use a smartphone or whatever equipment you like, but just make sure your talent is visible.” |