Wanna be a TV Star on Starsearch?
Tue, 29 June 2004, 12:11 pmcrgwllms5 posts in thread
Wanna be a TV Star on Starsearch?
Tue, 29 June 2004, 12:11 pmMEDIA RELEASE:
Union probe exposes reality TV farce
A reality TV show has been canned and contestantsÂ’ money refunded after actorsÂ’ union concern led AustraliaÂ’s corporate watchdog to warn promoters against making false and misleading claims.
Starsearch Productions Pty Ltd claimed in an April letter to have 20,000 telephone inquiries from hopefuls wanting to be picked for “certain stardom for all” in “our exciting new television show” to be filmed at an undisclosed location later this year.
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance raised the alert in WA after receiving local complaints that Starsearch was using a Gold Coast address to seek a $125 “processing fee” from each applicant for auditions and screen tests.
Alliance WA Branch President David Cohen said the demand for money set alarm bells ringing in an industry where such actions are viewed with deep suspicion.
“It looked like an attempt to exploit young people desperate to be on television at any cost,” he said.
“We are pleased that swift union action has led to money being refunded.
“We urge people to be wary of any schemes that claim to guarantee instant TV stardom.”
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it was concerned that Starsearch may have accepted money from would-be contestants when it had no intention or realistic prospect of providing the services it had promised.
In Queensland, ACCC Assistant Director Guy Launder said steps were being taken to ensure that Starsearch refunded all contestantsÂ’ money.
Starsearch and its directors would be advised of their obligations under the Trade Practices Act (1974), including a prohibition on making false and misleading claims.
Starsearch is listed by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission as a NSW-registered company that traded previously as “We Finance Anything Pty Ltd”.
Anyone with concerns about Starsearch or it operations should ring David Cohen on 0414 780 441 or Alliance WA Branch Secretary Michael Sinclair-Jones on 9227 7043 or 0411 885 316.
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Union probe exposes reality TV farce
A reality TV show has been canned and contestantsÂ’ money refunded after actorsÂ’ union concern led AustraliaÂ’s corporate watchdog to warn promoters against making false and misleading claims.
Starsearch Productions Pty Ltd claimed in an April letter to have 20,000 telephone inquiries from hopefuls wanting to be picked for “certain stardom for all” in “our exciting new television show” to be filmed at an undisclosed location later this year.
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance raised the alert in WA after receiving local complaints that Starsearch was using a Gold Coast address to seek a $125 “processing fee” from each applicant for auditions and screen tests.
Alliance WA Branch President David Cohen said the demand for money set alarm bells ringing in an industry where such actions are viewed with deep suspicion.
“It looked like an attempt to exploit young people desperate to be on television at any cost,” he said.
“We are pleased that swift union action has led to money being refunded.
“We urge people to be wary of any schemes that claim to guarantee instant TV stardom.”
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it was concerned that Starsearch may have accepted money from would-be contestants when it had no intention or realistic prospect of providing the services it had promised.
In Queensland, ACCC Assistant Director Guy Launder said steps were being taken to ensure that Starsearch refunded all contestantsÂ’ money.
Starsearch and its directors would be advised of their obligations under the Trade Practices Act (1974), including a prohibition on making false and misleading claims.
Starsearch is listed by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission as a NSW-registered company that traded previously as “We Finance Anything Pty Ltd”.
Anyone with concerns about Starsearch or it operations should ring David Cohen on 0414 780 441 or Alliance WA Branch Secretary Michael Sinclair-Jones on 9227 7043 or 0411 885 316.
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crgwllmsTue, 29 June 2004, 12:11 pm
MEDIA RELEASE:
Union probe exposes reality TV farce
A reality TV show has been canned and contestantsÂ’ money refunded after actorsÂ’ union concern led AustraliaÂ’s corporate watchdog to warn promoters against making false and misleading claims.
Starsearch Productions Pty Ltd claimed in an April letter to have 20,000 telephone inquiries from hopefuls wanting to be picked for “certain stardom for all” in “our exciting new television show” to be filmed at an undisclosed location later this year.
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance raised the alert in WA after receiving local complaints that Starsearch was using a Gold Coast address to seek a $125 “processing fee” from each applicant for auditions and screen tests.
Alliance WA Branch President David Cohen said the demand for money set alarm bells ringing in an industry where such actions are viewed with deep suspicion.
“It looked like an attempt to exploit young people desperate to be on television at any cost,” he said.
“We are pleased that swift union action has led to money being refunded.
“We urge people to be wary of any schemes that claim to guarantee instant TV stardom.”
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it was concerned that Starsearch may have accepted money from would-be contestants when it had no intention or realistic prospect of providing the services it had promised.
In Queensland, ACCC Assistant Director Guy Launder said steps were being taken to ensure that Starsearch refunded all contestantsÂ’ money.
Starsearch and its directors would be advised of their obligations under the Trade Practices Act (1974), including a prohibition on making false and misleading claims.
Starsearch is listed by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission as a NSW-registered company that traded previously as “We Finance Anything Pty Ltd”.
Anyone with concerns about Starsearch or it operations should ring David Cohen on 0414 780 441 or Alliance WA Branch Secretary Michael Sinclair-Jones on 9227 7043 or 0411 885 316.
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Union probe exposes reality TV farce
A reality TV show has been canned and contestantsÂ’ money refunded after actorsÂ’ union concern led AustraliaÂ’s corporate watchdog to warn promoters against making false and misleading claims.
Starsearch Productions Pty Ltd claimed in an April letter to have 20,000 telephone inquiries from hopefuls wanting to be picked for “certain stardom for all” in “our exciting new television show” to be filmed at an undisclosed location later this year.
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance raised the alert in WA after receiving local complaints that Starsearch was using a Gold Coast address to seek a $125 “processing fee” from each applicant for auditions and screen tests.
Alliance WA Branch President David Cohen said the demand for money set alarm bells ringing in an industry where such actions are viewed with deep suspicion.
“It looked like an attempt to exploit young people desperate to be on television at any cost,” he said.
“We are pleased that swift union action has led to money being refunded.
“We urge people to be wary of any schemes that claim to guarantee instant TV stardom.”
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it was concerned that Starsearch may have accepted money from would-be contestants when it had no intention or realistic prospect of providing the services it had promised.
In Queensland, ACCC Assistant Director Guy Launder said steps were being taken to ensure that Starsearch refunded all contestantsÂ’ money.
Starsearch and its directors would be advised of their obligations under the Trade Practices Act (1974), including a prohibition on making false and misleading claims.
Starsearch is listed by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission as a NSW-registered company that traded previously as “We Finance Anything Pty Ltd”.
Anyone with concerns about Starsearch or it operations should ring David Cohen on 0414 780 441 or Alliance WA Branch Secretary Michael Sinclair-Jones on 9227 7043 or 0411 885 316.
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Walter PlingeTue, 29 June 2004, 01:22 pm
Storm the Stage is not in the same category!
Hi Everyone
Just to reassure people that the competition that is running in WA at the moment, "Storm the Stage" is in no way connected with this scam.
Storm the Stage is being run by the Rotary Club of Cannington with all other Rotary Clubs in WA supporting the venture.
The winners of the competition ( two categories - drama and musical theatre) will receive $5000 cash.
There will be two of the grand finalists chosen by the judging panel to fly to Sydney and Melbourne courtesy of Channel Seven and Ten to have a private audition for "Home and Away" and "Neighbours".
There is a $10 entry fee and that money will go straight to the local rotary club holding the first heats in the competition.
The age of the contestants is between 16 and 19.
We wish to reassure you that this competition is to find excellence in both the drama and musical theatre fields. We are not claiming instant stardom and are not charging ridiculous amounts of money.
the website address is : www.stormthestage.com
and the entries close on the 30th July.
Kerri
Just to reassure people that the competition that is running in WA at the moment, "Storm the Stage" is in no way connected with this scam.
Storm the Stage is being run by the Rotary Club of Cannington with all other Rotary Clubs in WA supporting the venture.
The winners of the competition ( two categories - drama and musical theatre) will receive $5000 cash.
There will be two of the grand finalists chosen by the judging panel to fly to Sydney and Melbourne courtesy of Channel Seven and Ten to have a private audition for "Home and Away" and "Neighbours".
There is a $10 entry fee and that money will go straight to the local rotary club holding the first heats in the competition.
The age of the contestants is between 16 and 19.
We wish to reassure you that this competition is to find excellence in both the drama and musical theatre fields. We are not claiming instant stardom and are not charging ridiculous amounts of money.
the website address is : www.stormthestage.com
and the entries close on the 30th July.
Kerri
Walter PlingeThu, 29 July 2004, 09:07 am
Re: Wanna be a TV Star on Starsearch?
hi my name is lin and im 11 and i really wanna be on star search because i have agreat voice and is up for a little constructive critisizm!
I HOPE YOU PICK ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I HOPE YOU PICK ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
crgwllmsThu, 29 July 2004, 03:18 pm
Re: Constructive criticism
lin wrote:
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> hi my name is lin and im 11 and i really wanna be on star
> search because i have agreat voice and is up for a little
> constructive critisizm!
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> I HOPE YOU PICK ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First step for you is to actually read beyond the post's title! Hopefully, that may help you learn to recognize irony, and avoid exactly those situations the post is warning you about.
Cheers,
Craig
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> hi my name is lin and im 11 and i really wanna be on star
> search because i have agreat voice and is up for a little
> constructive critisizm!
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>
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> I HOPE YOU PICK ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First step for you is to actually read beyond the post's title! Hopefully, that may help you learn to recognize irony, and avoid exactly those situations the post is warning you about.
Cheers,
Craig
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Walter PlingeMon, 16 Aug 2004, 08:48 am
Re: I wanna be on tv
If anyone wanna be on tv with me and has a talent of singing or dancing please e-mail me at G units gurl91@aol.com..........i'm 13/f