Welsh Factor Competitions for 2011
The Welsh factor is on the road and on its way to a venue near to you. The following Venues have been selected to stage the Welsh Factor Competition.
Do you know that since the Welsh Factor Competitions were launched, the Contestants who have turned Professional or Semi Professional have earned in Excess of £1,000,000 between them?
Winners of 2011 Welsh Factor Competitions
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Welsh Factor Competitions for 2012
Date Announced for The Welsh Factor National Final 2012
Music Wales Ltd, has become the Welsh Factor major sponsor for the Welsh Factor National final which will be held in the New Gwyn Hall in Neath on Thursday 6th December 2012. The prize for the winner will be 1,000 CD’s a portion of which will be distributed in major stores such as Tesco’s, Asda’s, Amazon, WH Smith, HMV and many other outlets. Music Wales Ltd is the only company that have the franchise to do this for Welsh recording products. This is the first time in the history of Welsh Entertainment that a major Record Label and a major Talent Competition based in Wales have formed an alliance to promote Welsh Talent!
Hi Tide Function Suite
Sandy Bay Car Park, Mackworth Road, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, CF36 5BT
Hosted by Lee Jukes from the day time show Bay Radio 102.1 and drive time show on 106.3 Bridge FM
Food Available on the night, ror more info in the Hi Tide go to www.hi-tide.co.uk
Porthcawl Regional Competition
In Conjuction with Artiste Management & GTMP Entertainment Group
1st Prize £500 2nd Prize £200 3rd Prize £100
Offer of a Contact with 1st Prize, Winner will have automatic Place in the Main Final of Finals at the end of 2012
Semi Finals: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Tuesday 7th February 2012
Tuesday 14th February 2012 (Valentines Day)
Grand Final: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Paddles Night Club
14 Main Street, Pembroke, SA71 4AP
Pembroke Regional Competition
One off Competition Sunday 5th February 2012
1pm to 8pm
Video Majic is a television internet company that have also formed an alliance with the Welsh Factor project to promote Welsh Factor contestants on their channel. This is a fantastic development whereby contestants can view themselves in a virtual theatre on the internet and promote their talent. There will be opportunities for artistes to be filmed in competition, theatre, and also on showcase platforms creating a history of their development through the Welsh Factor project. The Welsh Factor has approved a “one off” date to take the competition to Paddles Nightclub, on Sunday 15th January from 1pm to 8pm, Entries now being taken for this.
Penydarren Social Club
MERTHYR TYDFIL, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 9AF
Hosted by Jimi Webb "Wales' King of Swing"
for more info on Penydarren Social Club go to www.penydarrensc.co.uk
Merthyr Tydfil Regional Competition
In Conjuction with Artiste Management & GTMP Entertainment Group
1st Prize £500 2nd Prize £200 3rd Prize £100
Offer of a Contact with 1st Prize, Winner will have automatic Place in the Main Final of Finals at the end of 2012
First Round Heats Thursday 2nd February 2012
Thursday 9th February 2012
Thursday 16th February 2012
Thursday 23rd February 2012
Semi Finals: Thursday 1st March 2012
Thursday 8th March 2012
Thursday 15th March 2012
Grand Final: Thursday 22nd March 2012
The Diplomat Hotel
Aelybryn, Felinfoel, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3PJ
Hosted by Jimi Webb "Wales' King of Swing"
Hotel Rooms & Food Available on the night, for special discount rates on Accommodation please quote "Welsh Factor Stay " for more info go to www.diplomat-hotel-wales.com
Llanelli Regional Competition
In Conjuction with Artiste Management & GTMP Entertainment Group
1st Prize £500 2nd Prize £200 3rd Prize £100
Offer of a Contact with 1st Prize, Winner will have automatic Place in the Main Final of Finals at the end of 2012
First Round Heats Wednesday 7th March 2012
Wednesday 14th March 2012
Wednesday 21st March 2012
Wednesday 4th April 2012
Wednesday 11th April 2012
Wednesday 18th April 2012
Wednesday 25th April 2012
Grand Final: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Mountain Ash Wkms Club
Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, Mid Glamorgan, CF45 3HD
Hosted by our resident Compere for Mountain Ash - Gareth Owen
Mountain Ash Regional Competition
In Conjuction with Artiste Management & GTMP Entertainment Group
1st Prize £500 2nd Prize £200 3rd Prize £100
Offer of a Contact with 1st Prize, Winner will have automatic Place in the Main Final of Finals at the end of 2012
First Round Heats: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Tuesday 20th March 2012
Tuesday 27th March 2012
Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Semi Finals: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Tuesday 17th April 2012
Tuesday 24th April 2012
Grand Final: Tuesday 1st May 2012
- JK’s Club, Liberty Suite (Home of the Welsh Factor Academy)
- Neath Road, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2AX
Hosted by Lee Jukes from the day time show Bay Radio 102.1 and drive time show on 106.3 Bridge FM
Food Available on the night, for more information go to www.jksclub.co.uk
Neath Regional Competiton
In Conjuction with Artiste Management & GTMP Entertainment Group
1st Prize £500 2nd Prize £200 3rd Prize £100
Offer of a Contact with 1st Prize, Winner will have automatic Place in the Main Final of Finals at the end of 2012
First Round Heats: Thursday 5th April 2012
Thursday 12th April 2012
Thursday 19th April 2012
Thursday 26th April 2012
Semi Finals: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Thursday 10th May 2012
Thursday 17th May 2012
Grand Final: Thursday 24th May 2012
Cwmfelin Social Club
Courtney Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 9NR
for more info on the Cwmfelin Social Club go to their website www.cwmfelinsocialclub.com
Hosted by Jimi Webb "Wales' King of Swing"
Swansea Regional Competiton
In Conjuction with Artiste Management & GTMP Entertainment Group
1st Prize £500 2nd Prize £200 3rd Prize £100
Offer of a Contact with 1st Prize, Winner will have automatic Place in the Main Final of Finals at the end of 2012
First Round Heats: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Wednesday 9th May 2012
Wednesday 16th May 2012
Wednesday 23rd May 2012
More dates to be added shortly!
Winners of 2011 Welsh Factor Competitions
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