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Vol. 4 Num 67 Sat. August 02, 2003  
   
Culture


Star search
Benson & Hedges
One & Only Star Search 2003


The selection process of the much coveted 'One & Only Star Search Award' for 2003 is continuing in regular paces. The Chittagong auditions of the spellbinding contest were held on July 26 at Hotel Agrabad.

Benson & Hedges has taken the initiative to seek out talented musicians across the nation and give them the chance to demonstrate their genius on a national scale. The 'One & Only Star Search' has been the platform, which has already paved the way to national acclaim for many gifted musicians--Vikings and Steeler to name a few. They now form the living inspiration and role models for the innumerable aspiring musicians in the four corners of the nation.

The panel of judges in this year's One & Only Star Search Chittagong Auditions sieved through an astounding number of promising musicians and Rashed Uddin was officially declared as the Best Regional Performer.

Chances are the lucky winners may just make it to the grand finale! The judges were confronted with numerous highly talented musicians all competing for the coveted trophy and had a dificult time selecting the very best out of an array of gifted musicians.

The final decision of the judges comprising of Fuad Nasser and Kumar Bishwajit were not solely based on musical composition but performance also played a key factor in the selection process. The overwhelming number of applications that were submitted proves there are countless creative blooming musicians who deserve recognition for their artistry.

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Other winners in different categories of the contest (from left): Sustain (band), Fazlul Karim (solo) and Humayera Jeni (solo).