September 07, 2004

INXS Searches For New Singer Via Reality TV

By PC

INXS are searching for a new singer by way of reality TV.

From Mark Burnett, the King of Reality Television (Survivor, The Apprentice, The Contender) comes an epic reality show that will lead a worldwide search for the next rock and roll superstar who will become the lead singer for the Australian rock band, INXS.

Tentatively titled ROCKSTAR, this reality show will go where no others have gone before. Starting this November, the contestant search will span 22 cities across 6 continents to find contestants for the show. Airing in the United States on CBS beginning in July of 2005, ROCKSTAR will consist of 38 live and taped episodes for 27.5 hours of programming over a 13-week period.

Top contestants from around the world will be flown to Los Angeles where they will live together in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills and will sing each week in a live competition while some of the greatest names in rock music judge the performances. The ultimate winner will record an album with the band and depart for a worldwide INXS concert tour spanning over 100 cities.

Negotiations are currently underway with television broadcasters in each country to determine where the show will air locally. Stations who win rights to broadcast the television series may also have the opportunity to air the live concert during INXS's tour next summer.

INXS, whose charimastic frontman Michael Hutchence passed away in 1997, have sold more than 30 million records worldwide and garnered countless awards in their long history. The chance to join one of Australia's most successful rock exports will be a dream come true for one talented individual.

Each country will be given the opportunity to present their best prospective rock stars when the contestant search comes to one of their major cities. Watch your local listings for details of when you will have the chance to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity.

A local promoter and Television Network along with Mark Burnett Productions and INXS are all supporting this contestant search and look forward to welcoming each country's best singers and performers!