19, FremantleMedia Unveil New Talent Search

LOS ANGELES, May 10: FremantleMedia North America and 19
Entertainment are working on a new musical talent competition for FOX that aims
to find the next great American band.

The new musical reality series was
created by Simon Fuller and has the working title The Search for the Next
Great American Band. FOX unveiled the show
last night during the results show of American Idol.

The Search for the Next Great
American Band will scour the country for
musical groups of all ages, styles and genres, with hundreds of bands
auditioning for a shot at stardom. After the auditions, judges will narrow down
hopefuls to 10 semi-finalists who will perform in front of a live studio
audience. Viewers will then get a chance to vote for their favorite bands via
telephone and text messaging, determining who stays in the competition. Each
week, the bands will be challenged with varied musical themes, and their
ability to perform in a wide spectrum of musical styles are put to the test,
along with their personal and professional relationships. The final three bands
will compete for a recording contract.