TV5's Kanta Pilipinas search

MANILA, Philippines - TV5’s nationwide musical reality search, Kanta Pilipinas, is slated to make many firsts in Philippine TV as it began its series of auditions nationwide last Feb. 24 at SM Cagayan De Oro.

Kanta Pilipinas will provide chosen contestants with mentors in singing, stage performing and personality development.

With its first leg of auditions held in CDO, Kanta Pilipinas is giving new hope to talented Filipinos who can rise above the challenges to live their dreams. Auditions continue in SM Cebu on March 2; SM Davao, March 10; SM Baguio, March 16; SM Iloilo, March 23; SM North EDSA, March 30; and SM Batangas, April 20.

Kanta Pilipinas is open to male and female singers, 14 to 30 years old, with Filipino or dual citizenship status. Acts can be a Solo, Duo, Trio or Group with a maximum of five members. It is open to all music genres.

Applicants must come to the audition venue and render a two-minute a cappella performance. They are required to submit a certified true copy and photocopy of their birth certificate and one close-up and one full-body photo. Auditionees below 18 years old must submit a signed parental consent and their parent’s valid ID.

There will also be online auditions where applicants can upload their performance videos. For details, log on to www.kantapilipinas.com.