Think you've got what it takes to wow a crowd?
Colchester Has Talent is back, giving young performers the chance to step into the spotlight and showcase their skills in front of a live audience.
Whether you’re a singer, dancer, magician, musician, comedian or have another incredible talent to share, this is your opportunity to shine. For the first time, group acts are also welcome, making this year’s competition bigger and better than ever.
Open to performers aged 8 to 16, Colchester Has Talent is free to enter and will take place in the Lion Walk Courtyard across three exciting live events:
- Heat One: Sunday 23 August, 2pm–5pm
- Heat Two: Sunday 13 September, 2pm–5pm
- Grand Final: Sunday 20 September, 2pm–5pm
The winning act will earn the incredible opportunity to perform at the Colchester Christmas Light Switch-On in front of thousands of spectators at one of the city’s biggest festive celebrations.
How to enter
Entering is free and easy. Simply complete the entry form on the Lion Walk Courtyard website by 12pm on Monday 10 August.
You may also be asked to submit a short audition video via YouTube or Vimeo as part of your application. Successful entrants will be contacted by Friday 14 August.
Please see the Lion Walk Courtyard website for full entry terms and conditions.
Join us this summer
Friends, family and visitors are invited to cheer on the contestants throughout the competition. With incredible performances, expert judges and a fantastic community atmosphere, Colchester Has Talent promises to be one of the highlights of the summer at Lion Walk.
Ready to showcase your talent? Enter now via Lion Walk Courtyard website before 12pm on Monday 10 August.