Dunedin musician Andrew Hornby (22) leaves the X-Factor NZ
audition room at Logan Park High School in Dunedin yesterday.
Waiting their turn are (from left) Caitlin Hoare (15), of
Dunedin, Tai Somerford (16), of Auckland, Simone Williamson
(14), of Dunedin, Alice Dooley (15), of Dunedin, and Bryony
Harrison (18), of Gore.
More than 100 performers attended the pre-audition tour for
TV3 television talent quest X Factor NZ yesterday, while a
similar number turned up for the Queenstown auditions on
Sunday, publicist Rose Swale said yesterday.
The pre-auditions are being held in 27 locations, with
successful contestants then performing before a studio
audience and judging panel in Auckland.
The programme will be hosted by presenter Dominic Bowden and
the winner will receive a prize package which includes a
contract with Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand. The X
Factor NZ pre-audition tour continues at the Oamaru Opera
House from 10am to 3pm today.
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