"Ngong Ping 360's Got Talent" to be Launched at Christmas

"Ngong Ping 360's Got Talent" to be Launched at Christmas



HONG KONG, Nov. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ngong Ping 360 is organizing "Ngong Ping 360's Got Talent", which will debut in Christmas 2014. Through this talent search, Ngong Ping 360 hopes to identify high-potential performers and help them realize their Christmas wishes by providing them with the chance to take the stage in front of internationalaudiences.

<http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20141124/8521407022> "Ngong Ping 360's Got Talent" is open for application from now till 24 November. Local performers are welcome to prove their mettle and talent in the competition. Ngong Ping 360 has always supported local performers and the local performing arts industry. "Ngong Ping 360's Got Talent", which will debut in Christmas 2014, is organised by Ngong Ping 360 to encourageHong Kong performers to pursue their dreams, and spread the unyieldingHong Kong spirit among the audiences through their performance. To encourage more local performers to prove their mettle and talent, there is no entry threshold, andHong Kong residents of any age and sex are welcome to take part in the competition. To ensure comprehensive and fair judgement of the contestants' performances, Ngong Ping 360 is going to invite special "Star" judges to form a professional judging panel for the final. The panel will includeAdason Lo, a famous local singer and the champion of a TV singing contest;Det Dik, a street dancer and the winner of numerous dance competitions;Joey Leung, a beloved local theatre actor; andLouis Yan, an internationally recognized champion magician and Hong Kong's "Magic Icon".

An open recruitment for "Ngong Ping 360's Got Talent" was held from 1 to 23 November. The champion, first runner-up, second runner-up and the winner of the "Most LIKED Award", emerge after several rounds of selection will receive cash prizes ofHK$20,000, HK$10,000, HK$5,000 and HK$3,000, respectively, plus the golden opportunity to showcase their performances on the grand stage at Ngong Ping 360 during 25–28 December 2014 and on1 January 2015. This marks the first timethat Ngong Ping 360 will open its outdoor stage to amateur performers, who will be able to share exceptional multi-sensory experiences with audience members from around the world.

Moreover, this holiday season, guests will be able to take photos at Ngong Ping 360, where movie-themed decorations, includinga white Christmas tree adorned with films, a giant film roll, a clapper board and Christmas balls, glittering star-shaped frames, anda giant musical note decorated with Christmas ornaments, will be featured.

About Ngong Ping 360

Ngong Ping 360 is a world-class tourist attraction located on Lantau Island inHong Kong that offers an exciting gateway to a one-of-a-kind natural and cultural experience. The Ngong Ping Cable Car stretches 5.7km from Tung Chung to the culturally themed Ngong Ping Village, where guests can enjoy a range of dining, shopping and entertaining outlets as well as easy access to other featured attractions on Lantau Island, including Tian Tan Big Buddha, Wisdom Path and Tai O Fishing Village. The Ngong Ping Cable Car is a rare example of a bi-cable gondola lift system, and it is also the biggest aerial cable car of its kind inAsia. It offers a visually spectacular 20- to 25-minute journey with panoramic views of the flora and fauna of North Lantau Country Park, Tung Chung Bay andHong Kong International Airport.

After receiving the CILT Award 2013 – Enterprise Award presented by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport inHong Kong (CILTHK) in May, Ngong Ping360 won the "2014 Excellence Award" from TripAdvisor and was selected as one of the "Cable cars: 10 amazing 2rides around the world" inJune 2014 by The Daily Telegraph. Ngong Ping 360 was featured alongside famous cable cars in eight other countries, including the novel CabriO cable car on Mount Stanserhorn inSwitzerland, Banff Gondola in Canada, the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway inCape Town, South Africa and the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain inRio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Appendix: Contest schedule

From now until 23 November 2014

Open call for participants

Open call for performers to show their brilliance and bring Hong Kong's local performing arts scene to international visitors.

28 November 2014

 

Announcement of Top 60 for Tryouts

After the initial assessment of the submitted videos, the top 60 will be shortlisted for tryouts.

5-7, 12-14 December 2014

 

Tryouts of "Ngong Ping 360's Got Talent"

The top 60 participants will compete in Ngong Ping Village in the tryouts. They will be scored by professional judges and on-site voting by tourists at Ngong Ping 360.

1-14 December 2014

 

"Ngong Ping 360's Got Talent" universal "LIKE"

The competition videos of the Top 60 participants will be uploaded to the event website for public voting. The participant who receives the highest number of votes will receive the "The Most LIKED" award.

15 December 2014

 

Announcement of Top 12 for Finale

The top 12 performers will be selected based on their Tryout scores rated by professional judges (60%), on-site voting (20%) and online universal "LIKE" (20%).

21 December 2014

 

Finale of "Ngong Ping 360's Got Talent"

The top 12 participants will meet again at Ngong Ping Village to show their best and compete for the winning titles. Special "Star" judges will be scoring all performers at the final.

25-28 December 2014 and 1 January 2015

 

Ngong Ping 360's Talent Stage

Winners of "Ngong Ping 360's Got Talent" will show their victorious performances on the grand stage at Ngong Ping Village and celebrate Christmas with guests from all over the world.

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