Regional auditions end at Sylhet

By Cultural Correspondent
11 October 2004, 18:00 PM
A presentation by ETC Musical Band
Finally, the last of the Benson & Hedges One & Only Star search 2004's regional audition came to an end in Sylhet, after successive auditions in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi. Held in Moulovibazar for the first time, the Sylhet auditions generated considerable excitement among the music lovers, says a press release. Moulovibazar was dazzled by the 12 talented solo performers and three bands.

The brilliantly lit auditorium was decorated with banners and portraits of previous years' Star Search winners. Each of the talents gave prompt answers to the judges' questions after an exciting and enthusiastic performance of two of their songs. They added more to the fanfare by performing in their individual styles. Kumar Biswajit and Partha Barua were the designated judges. The judges praised these musical talents and declared ETC Musical Band as the best band.

The best 15 of the solo performers and bands nationally selected through the auditions will perform in the final, to be held in Dhaka.