Hunting For New Voices | OneRepublic Fans Showcase Their Talent At Live Music Cover Competition

Hunting For New Voices was the live music cover competition in conjunction with OneRepublic Live in Malaysia 2018 was put together by organizer WGW Entertainment last Saturday, 7th April 2018. The event was held at the Concourse of Berjaya Times Square would seen fans of OneRepublic who were also aspiring singers showcasing what they've got to woo the crowd and most importantly the judges.

Before the competition begun, the emcee has given introduction on the concert and Hunting For New Voices competition, followed by speeched by the Managing Director of WGW Entertainment, Mr. Hendrick Huang. Mr. Hendrick Huang also stated during the press conference that the winners might be seen as opening acts for WGW Entertainment’s upcoming concerts later this year.

Speeched by Mr. Hendrick Huang, Managing Director of WGW Entertainment 

Mr. Hendrick Huang, Managing Director of WGW Entertainment and Mr. Kenny Ong, Managing Director of Universal Music Singapore and Malaysia

Phat Fabes, emcee of the event, Mr.Hendrick Huang, Managing Director of WGW Entertainment and Mr. Kenny Ong, Managing Director of Universal Music Singapore and Malaysia during Q&A

The contestants, either solo acts or bands, were there after making through an entry form submitted online. All contestants were first need to compete in the preliminary round, and only 10 of them have made it to the finals. The competition was then proceed with the final round in the evening where the Top 10 finalists took the stage for the second time.

Top 10 finalists of Hunting For New Voices

Among the songs preferred by the finalists as these best showed off their vocal range were “Apologize”, “Stop and Stare” and the much more recent “Let’s Hurt Tonight”. Some of the finalists also played their own instruments such as guitar and keyboard, showcasing their talents to the fullest and made a mind blowing impression of notable hits by OneRepublic as they were assessed by 4 judging criteria; Voice Power, Rhythm and Tempo, Vocal Expression and Stage Presence.

After careful deliberation, judges Mr. Hendrick Huang, Managing Director of WGW Entertainment, Mr. Kenny Ong, Managing Director of Universal Music Singapore and Malaysia, and Ms. Yi Jun (who’s had experience participating in the World Championship of Performing Arts held at Long Beach, California) have picked Pitt Sarmon, Affan and Ullyseus as the top 3 winners.

Pitt Sarmon, who has made people “Stop and Stare” with his mesmerising cover, walked away with the grand prize comprised of RM3000 cash and a pair of Rock Zone tickets worth RM578 each. Affan, who has belted out for his rendition of “Apologize”, won the second prize RM2000 cash and Ullyseus, who has played the keyboard in accompaniment of his “Apologize” cover won the third prize RM1000 cash. Both of them also received a pair of Rock Zone tickets each. The remaining 7 finalists didn't walk away empty-handed as they were also been awarded with 2 pairs of CAT3 tickets each worth RM298. The prizes were presented by Mr. Hendrick Huang during the prize given away ceremony soon after the competition has ended.

1st Prize Winner Pitt Sarmon

2nd Prize Winner Affan

3rd Prize Winner Ullyseus

WGW Entertainment was proud yet humble to be able to play a minor part in providing a platform for aspiring talents to showcase their passion and at the same time giving them the opportunity to catch OneRepublic Live in Malaysia 2018.

Another great news to the enthusiastic OneRepublic fans according to Mr. Kenny Ong during the earlier press conference, was that fans in the Rock Zone have a higher chance of being picked to sing along onstage with OneRepublic as the band tends to pick a lucky fan from the crowd to perform with them during the concert.

With CAT4 tickets zone sold out, tickets to OneRepublic Live in Malaysia 2018 were now selling fast! So hurry grab the tickets now to avoid disappointment. Visit www.ticketcharge.com.my or call +603-9222 8811 for more details.

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OneRepublic Live in Kuala Lumpur 2018 is organised by WGW Entertainment and supported by Malaysia Major Events (MME), a division of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), with ODR LUBRICANTS, YOUTH LITE YOUTH FOR LIFE, PREMIUMLOGY, VIRAL CHAM!, MASTERCRAFT EVENT, BIG POST 大時 and OH BULAN! as the Official Partners, MIX as the Official Radio Partner, ERA, MY and HITZ as the Supporting Radio Partners, ENTREPRENEUR INSIGHT as the Official Magazine Partner, INSYNC GROUP YOUR FAMILY TRUST ADVISOR as the Official Finance Advisory Partner, OD RACING as the Official Race Team Partner, DIRECTD MOBILE PHONE and ACCESSORIES as the Official Mobile Partner, APOLLO ASIA TRAVEL GROUP as the Official Travel Partner, BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE KUALA LUMPUR as the Official Mall Partner, PARADIGM EVENT as the Official Roadshow Partner and UNIVERSAL MUSIC as the Record Label.

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