[James]

http://upstaged.external.bbc.co.uk/u...d=31&Itemid=52

To be part of Upstaged, wannabe Contenders must make a profile of themselves online, including a description and video of their act or idea. Have you got a hidden talent or special skill? Have you got a brilliant idea or amazing invention? Remember, it’s not just a stage: it could be a venue, a space or a platform – whatever you want it to be. We’re not just looking for performers either, but ideas and events that not only attract an audience but keep them interested. The whole event will last for up to 8 hours but the Contenders will only perform for 6 hours.

The daily fate of the Contenders will lie with the online community. The Members will decide which acts make it through by watching their audition videos and voting for who they would like to see. The Contenders with the highest votes will go head-to-head on two specially built glass stages in the middle of Millennium Square, Bristol – of course. Here, they will try to entertain the nation for 6 hours straight. Their attempts will be streamed online and filmed for a BBC Three highlights show.