The event showcases emerging talent from Central Victoria with a judge’s prize of $500 and an audience prize of $250 up for grabs.

Event organiser Alf Thorpe said the event attracts a variety of performers with winners including a musical comedy act and a classical soprano.

“The whole idea is to attract people whose ambition it is to be an entertainer,” he said.

Empowering Eaglehawk and the Bendigo Advertiser are sponsoring the event on March 19.

Entries close on February 26 with auditions on March 1.