Search for the new rock sensation

MANILA, Philippines – It’s every young girl’s dream to be like Hannah Montana.

In line with the upcoming Hannah Montana The Movie, girls can have the chance to sing and perform like their idol as the SM Department Store and Disney launch the Hannah Montana Search for the New Rock Sensation in July at the SM Department Stores and Supermalls nationwide. The contest is held in cooperation with Cignal Digital TV, Banco de Oro, Toy Kingdom and Universal MCA Music.

The search is open to girls aged five to 12, and the winner will get the chance to win a trip to the US, P50,000 BDO cash card and TV appearances. Twelve finalists receive SM Gift Cards, BDO Junior Savings Account and special gift packs from Toy Kingdom and Universal MCA Music.

Every P1,000 purchase of Disney items, inclusive of HM apparels, at the SM Department Store’s Children’s or Pre-Teens Wear departments, Children’s Shoes, Character Shop, Toy Kingdom Express and SM Record Bar entitles one to join the contest.

A one-minute audition will be held as the search tours the SM malls beginning with SM Southmall Storyland on June 27. It will then proceed to SM malls in Rosales, Sta. Rosa, and Bacolod on June 28; Fairview, Naga, Taytay, and Iloilo, July 4; Baguio, Sucat, Sta. Mesa and Harrison Plaza, July 5; and Manila, Lipa, and Davao, July 11.

The search will then go to SM City North EDSA, SM City Cebu and SM City Batangas on July 12; and SM City Bicutan, SM City Lucena, SM City Baliwag, July 19.

It will also make stops at SM Megamall, SM City San Lazaro and SM City Pampanga on July 25; and SM City Marikina, SM City Clark, SM City Dasmariñas and SM Makati, July 26. The grand finals is on Aug. 8 at SM Mall of Asia.

This is the second year that SM has spearheaded the search for the Ultimate Popstar. Last year’s contest was a success, drawing many contestants who dressed and performed like Miley/Hannah Montana. It was a dream come true for last year’s winner Beryl Rene Lopez, who sang the Best of Both Worlds.