




Sponsored by:
Il Centro and Lavazza present Giovani Talenti - Young Rising Stars, il Centro’s talent show for those aged 15 to 30 years. If you think you can sing, dance, do magic, make people laugh or juggle chainsaws…well not maybe chainsaws…or have a unique talent that can entertain people through a 2-minute video, this contest is for you!
Cash Prizes!
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1st prize $3,000 sponsored by Lavazza
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2nd prize $2,000 sponsored by Lavazza
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3rd prize $1,000 sponsored by Lavazza
Sponsored by:

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All finalists will receive gift certificates generously provided by Il Centro,
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Finalists will perform at il Centro’s stage at Italian Day on the Drive on June 8th
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The winner at Italian Day is selected by the audience's response and the judges' panel
How it Works:
1. To register for this event please complete the form below by May 23rd, 2025 (limited applicants accepted don’t miss this chance)
2. Send your audition video by May 28th, 2025 Using www.wetransfer.com Email to: content@iccvancouver.ca / Title: is the performer or group name (The video should be NO more than 2 minutes long and Minimum 30 Seconds. Recorded to be viewed in a vertical orientation, 1080 x 1920)
3. The top 10 videos will be added to @ilcentrovan IG account and will remain until June 8th. Your “likes” and “shares” will help the ICC panel to select 10 finalists
4. Finalists will perform on il Centro’s stage at Italian Day on the drive between 2 pm and 4 pm where audience participation and our panel of judges, will select 3 finalists.
5. The 3 finalists will perform at 7:00 pm where the winner, 2nd and 3rd place will be determined.
The Rules
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Age Range: Participants must be between 15 and 30 years old.
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Italian Component:
A component of the performance must be Italian. This could mean:
- The performer has Italian heritage, if not Italian heritage;
- The song's original composer or singer was/is Italian, or;
- The performance must feature Italian language in some form (e.g., speaking, singing). -
Minors:
- Minors must have a parent/guardian sign the form.
- For group performances, each minor must submit an individual entry form with the group name and the signature of their parent/guardian.
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Allowed Performances:
- Singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, musicians, and other performers.
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Performance Length:
- Audition videos must be between 30 seconds to 2 minutes long.
- The video should be on Vertical format recorded at HD (1080 x1920).
- ICC will edit the video submissions for social media based on ICC’s criteria.
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Performance Requirements:
- All finalists performing live on Italian Day must provide their own music, props, and materials.
*There is no cost or fees to enter this competition.
Entrants are responsible for all costs related to their audition and or performances.

An Exciting Recap
of Last Year's Incredible Event!
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Abegail Avram 2024 Winner.
