{"id":311301,"date":"2026-03-05T12:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=311301"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:15:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:15:05","slug":"mitchells-plain-star-search-launched-to-find-local-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/mitchells-plain-star-search-launched-to-find-local-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitchells Plain star search launched to find local talent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Alistair Izobell launched a talent competition linked to Mitchells Plain\u2019s 50th Anniversary at the Department of Arts and Culture Open Day at the Rocklands Civic Centre on Tuesday 3 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timing of the Mitchells Plain Star Search 2026 &#8211; Finding Our Star competition holds special significance for Izobell, who also turns 50 this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seeking-amateur-talent\">Seeking amateur talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition invites aspiring singers, vocal groups, choirs and dancers aged between 16 and 30 to showcase their abilities. 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