M-Net (DStv 101) has renewed The Voice South Africa for a third season that will start on the channel in early-2019 and with entries for singers who want to be on the show open until 30 September 2018.
"We know that there are many nightingales, crooners, songbirds and rockers out there who are reacting to the news with songs of joy," says Lani Lombard, M-Net’s head of publicity.
"During the past couple of months, our M-Net social media accounts were inundated with direct messages from performers and fans with a burning desire to take part in The Voice South Africa."
"Now the moment has arrived, with the launch of a new season, and we can't wait to meet the next group of talent whose vocal artistry will swirl the coaches' chairs around and launch their musical journeys to stardom."
M-Net will announce the names of the presenters and coaches for the third season later.
The previous two seasons of The Voice SA were produced by AMPN based on the Talpa format. For the third season M-Net will be doing the production of the format reality competition show in-house.
The Voice SA has no upper age limit but contestants must be at least 18 and a South African citizen. Solo singers and duos may enter and sing in the genre of their choice – from pop, rock and indie, folk and country to cabaret, opera and blues.
For the new 3rd season there's only one way to enter The Voice South Africa – through the online entry form on the M-Net website.
People who want to enter at mnet.tv/thevoice, must complete an online audition process that includes an application form with a few personal questions and thereafter submit a 90-second long video showcasing your vocal talent.
"Don’t fret too much about the visual aspect of your video," says Lani Lombard. "Remember, as the name of this worldwide television hit suggests, it's all about The Voice. The selection team only wants to assess the quality, tone and timbre of your vocal chords and get a sense of your performance skills."
For the video entry, you have to sing the verse and chorus of any song that will show off your vocal prowess. The song may be performed with or without accompaniment. Live videos in front of audiences, music videos or produced singles and tracks will not be allowed.
Online applications that are successful will be contacted by The Voice SA team for call-backs.
The eventual winner will get a recording deal with Universal Music South Africa, as well as some other prizes.
