Jessica Moskaluke
This past saturday night 620 CKRM hosted the annual Big Country Talent Review. This was our 33rd Annual competition. Nearly a full house was on hand to watch some of the hottest young Saskatchewan Country Stars of the future featuring the 2010 Champion Jessica Moskaluke of Langenburg . What a show it was.
I want to thank Casino Regina for once again allowing us the opportunity to host a show like this. When a young entertainer has the opportunity to perform on a professional stage, with professional technicians and studio musicians, it’s an experience never to be forgotten. Each year I remind our young stars of what this means on their resume. The ONLY time you’ll usually ever get a chance to be center stage in a venue like this, you will have to have accomplished something very special in your musical career. This was a taste of what it could be like if you work hard enough to make it happen.
The entertainment business is a tough grind. So many things factor into your success or failure. All the stars have to line up. You have to have the right material that must of commercial value. You have to have the solid financial backing, marketing, promotion and be around those connected enough to take notice of your ability. There is also a political side to the entire process. It’s something I am NOT very impressed with. It seems you have to know someone who knows someone who knows somone to even get a chance. This is no different that the lottery. You should make it on your ability as a performer. Lots of schoozing goes on behind the scenes. It’s not pretty.
For 2010 edition of our Big Country Talent Review this was a small sampling of what it could be like should you make it. Believe me, we have some outstanding talent in Saskatchewan. For 33 years we’ve proven, beyond a doubt, that our province produces some of the very best in our country.
I want to thank all those who came out to support this event. Proceeds go to the 620 CKRM Good Neighbour Fund. This Charity goes about helping those that have exhausted every avenue for financial support to make their lives better. Each request is held in strict confidence due to the nature of the situation. That’s why you rarely hear about what the charity does. Believe me, it is well known in out community for what it has accomplished in support of those in need.
Next stop for our Talent Review is the Craven Country Jamboree on Sunday at 1 p.m. For those fortunate enough to have a ticket to the event come and have a look at the next generation of Country Star. This is where it all begins. Perhaps one day, you’ll be paying the price to see one of these young talents as a headliner on a major stage.
