By Dale King
Tri-Rail, South Florida’s principal commuter rail system, invites talented kids ages 5 to 17 to audition for “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent,” a singing competition held as part of Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day.”
Young singers from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are encouraged to audition for the chance to compete in the judged event. Auditions will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.
“Tri-Rail is proud to showcase the amazing talent of kids from Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties,” said David Dech, executive director of SFRTA/Tri-Rail. “This annual tradition highlights the importance of our train system by bringing families together from all over the tri-county area, just as we do for our passengers every day.”
The singing competition is open to solo or group singers who are South Florida residents. Each act will get a four-minute opportunity to perform at the auditions. A panel of judges will select the acts that will compete in the final competition, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, during Tri-Rail’s 13th annual “Rail Fun Day.”
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During the January 2022 competition, Ilan Tarrab won the hearts of the audience and judges with his smooth retro style, earning him the $500 grand prize, one-year contract that included a photo shoot with composite cards courtesy of Posche Models & Talent and professional studio recording sessions with MikeSoperMusic.
Over the past several years, Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day” has welcomed more than 25,000 children and families. The event has become an annual tradition as a free afternoon of interactive games, arts and crafts and entertainment while promoting the benefits of riding the commuter rail system.
To schedule an audition, register at www.tri-rail.com and then call GPR at (954) 806-2869 by Dec. 8.