Entries open for 2023 Talentspiel

18 WJTS has announced continued support and involvement with the annual Strassenfest festival by hosting the annual talent show, the Talentspiel.

The event will take place Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 6 p.m. at The Main Stage during the Jasper Strassenfest.

18 WJTS is looking for all kinds of entries with any unique talent, performance, or ability to showcase! “Sing, dance, standup comedy, juggle, the possibilities are endless,” said event organizer Kaitlyn Neukam. “Any type of family-friendly act is welcome to enter this year’s Talenspiel.”

All entrants will have a time limit of 5 minutes or less to showcase their talents. Entry is limited to 16 entries.

Participants will compete for prizes which will be awarded to the first, second, and third place finishers.

First Place receives $100, Second Place receives $75. Third Place receives $50. Final places are determined by a panel of judges. Judging will be based on Stage Presence, Originality, and Overall Performance.

Applications are available online at wjts.tv, in-person at the WJTS studio, 458 3rd Avenue, Jasper IN, select retailers or at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce.

Entries are due by July 28th, 2023.