K-Days Talent Search
Showtime: 7 – 9 p.m.
Date: July 24 – 27
July 24 – Junior Semi-Final; July 25 – Youth Semi-Finals; July 26 – Adult Semi-Finals
July 27 – All Division Finals
Location: Hall F, HomeGrown Alberta presented by Access Cash
Showcasing Alberta’s Talent!
Alberta is full of people who are bursting with talent—both hidden and cultivated. The K-Days Talent Search is devoted to providing a platform for these skilled individuals and aims to give gifted entertainers a chance to earn the public attention they deserve.
Open to amateur talent ages five and up, the show will feature advancing semi-finalists and finalists from July 24 to the 27 as they compete for cash prizes!
Finale Grand Prize for each category includes:
- $2,000 cash prize
- Performance at K-Days 2020
- *NEW* Big Valley Jamboree Homegrown Talent Stage Opener
- Includes three complimentary BVJ entrance passes, VIP Parking and the ability to enjoy all the main stage performers ($550 value)
*NEW* K-Days Talent Search Bootcamp
Saturday, July 6
All selected semi-finalists (from open auditions and online submissions) will participate in a full day performance and competition bootcamp to grow and develop their talent even further! Semi-finalists will receive one-on-one performance coaching and feedback from industry professionals including performer intro videos to enhance the live competition and headshots for finalists use to continue to promote their talent!
Semi-finalists will be contacted with further details and dates once selected into the competition. As noted in the application (coming soon), this bootcamp is mandatory for all semi-finalists.
Thank You to our 2019 Partners
Audition Options
Returning this year! This is your chance to audition LIVE in person. We have connected with Edmonton’s surrounding communities to bring the K-Days Talent Search auditions to a community near you. It’s your opportunity to represent your local community, be seen first by our panel of judges and let your talent shine!
The top finalists in each category of the open auditions will have a guaranteed spot in our K-Days Talent Search semi-finals!
To participate in open auditions, please select which community location you will be auditioning in when completing the K-Days Talent Search application. Please note, registration deadline for an open audition is 36 hours prior to selected audition date. (Application form closed June 7 at 4 p.m.)
Open Audition Locations
| Date | Community | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 18 | Devon, AB | Devon Community Centre*, 20 Haven Avenue | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m |
| Sunday, May 19 |
Edmonton, AB | West Edmonton Mall**, Phase IV stage | 2 – 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, May 25 | Leduc, AB | Leduc Pro Rodeo, 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc Recreation Centre | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, May 26 |
Morinville, AB | Morinville Community Cultural Centre, 9502 – 100 Ave | 4 – 7 p.m. |
Don’t see your community on the above list? Don’t worry! All open audition locations accept participants from throughout Alberta. Can’t wait to see you there!
* Stage is not suitable for dancers, there will be a carpeted area provided.
** Location not able to accommodate bands.
Colin Forbes Scholarship 2019
Application Closed
Students applying for this scholarship must be registered in a post-secondary program. Application deadline: Sunday, June 23
K-Days Talent Search Application
The 2019 form closed June 7 at 4 p.m.
Thank you to all those who applied!
Meet the 2018 K-Days Talent Search Winners
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2018 K-Days Talent Search. Thank you to our host partners for the open auditions: Town of Devon, Sherwood Park Mall and the Leduc Pro Rodeo.
Congratulations to the 2018 winners!
Haley Huckabone
Hip Hop Routine
Anna Johnson
Vocals to “What About Us”
David Unsworth
Guitar and vocals to “Growing Pains”
K-Days Talent Search Winners
Jordyn Rayne Scharle
Colin Forbes Scholarship 2018 Winner