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14 January 12:17:46	British Airways is giving away flights to talented British individuals from a variety of backgrounds (sport, design, music etc) in it Great Britons scheme.   BA Great Britons
25 November 15:00:48	"Calling all remixers, DJs and bedroom studio boffins" - the BBC wants you to create the theme tune for "EastEnders: E20, the soap's new online spin-off." Entries must be received no later than 1pm on 30th November 2009.   Theme Tune Remix Competition
25 September 09:43:37	Makers of 90-second films on mobile phones have until Oct 5 to enter the MOFILM competition. Prizes + the chance for the winner to work on Nokia's next ad campaign.   MOFILM
19 September 10:03:55	Would-be FASHIONAIR presenters can check out the YouTube video for a few pointers before turning up at the Selfridges open casting session.   YouTube
19 September 09:47:36	Presenter wanted by Simon Fuller for his new fashion website FASHIONAIR (www.fashionair.com)! Open casting sessions at Selfridges until Sept 26. Click the Selfridges link for more info.   Selfridges
16 September 11:26:08	"From contemporary shakers to dynamic dancers", the BBC wants to hear from "the UK's most talented and diverse performers" for new show 'So You Think You Can Dance'. Closing date for applications is Oct 16.   BBC
8 September 16:59:24	£1,000 for the winner of the "1 minute to save the world" competition. Just create a 1-minute film on climate change by October 30. Click on the link for more info.   1 minute to save the world
5 September 10:06:05	Calvin Klein Underwear is looking for a new male model. Enter the 9 Countries 9 Men competition online (www.9countries9men.com) with a picture of you in your Calvins.   9 Countries 9 Men
3 September 11:10:43	In conjunction with CreatAd (www.creatad.com), Utrecht University has launched a competition to develop its new national and international marketing campaign. 4 best entries will share a total of 2,200 euros in prize money. More at Ads Of The World.   Ads Of The World
17 August 10:50:33	Young (15-19) comedy talent is wanted for the Greenwich Comedy Festival (www.greenwichcomedyfestival.co.uk). 10 teenagers will appear in front of an audience of 1,000 on Sept 7-13. Apply online by Aug 28.   Alternative Futures
7 August 11:16:02	"30Beats is looking for audio architects, groove sculpturists and sample thieves to get involved in an inspiring new audio visual creation competition." Enter by Oct 1 to win a Hyundai i30.   30Beats
5 August 09:46:06	Photographer David Bailey is looking for Londoners who "come 'alive at night'...people who know the dark side of London...someone who has an interesting night job, or who lives a nocturnal life." Check out Alive At Night (www.aliveatnight.co.uk).   Alive At Night
4 August 05:26:57	The Times Young Photographer of the Year Award, sponsored by Canon, is open to anyone aged 18-26 and requires 3 images. Closing date is Sept 12.   The Times/Canon Young Photographer of the Year
4 August 05:07:18	9 amateur photographers can test their skills "in a professional setting at a series of football matches at one of seven stunning locations across the world" with Sony Twilight Football. Entries close midnight August 23.   Sony Twilight Football
20 July 05:19:21	£1,000 1st prize and publication in The Observer for a graphic artist with an original story to tell in the Jonathan Cape + Comica competition. The runner-up will receive £250. Enter by Sept 25.   Graphic Short Story Prize
11 July 06:08:13	Dancers are wanted to join Denise Van Outen in re-creating the iconic scene from 'Fame' in central London on July 12. Click on the TCM website (www.tcmuk.tv) for more info.   TCM
29 June 10:16:52	Undeground busking - musicians and singers aged 16-25 have the chance to win a highly sought-after 20-minute busking slot on the London Underground network. Check out Rhythm of London - 100 young buskers will win a slot on a prime performance pitch.   Busking Underground
30 May 04:43:57	The YJA has a free 1-week summer school for bright 16 to 18-year-olds from London state schools who want to try out their talents in the world of journalism. Applicants must write 300-350 words on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.   Young Journalists' Academy
9 May 05:08:19	BBC Proms Inspire Young Composers' Competition is an opportunity for 12 to 18-year olds to get their music heard by a wider audience. Winners will have their work included in the Last Night of the Proms broadcast.   Young Composers' Competition 2009
1 May 07:27:52	iOpener (www.iopenermedia.com) wants the world's best PC racers to beta test Real-Time Racing - "Ready for the Next Generation of race games? Want to race in Real-Time against the Real drivers, in the Real cars on the Real tracks?"   Real-Time Racing
1 May 06:20:47	Future media stars should enter the Guardian Student Media Awards 2009. Deadline: July 3 - one individual "who displays particularly outstanding talent and promise...will undertake an extended six-week work placement at the Guardian" + £1,650 expenses.  Guardian Student Media Awards
28 April 10:51:59	Last chances to audition for The X-Factor '09 - London at The O2 on May 5/6 and Glasgow at Hampden Park on May 9.   X Factor auditions 2009
28 April 05:54:44	Anyone with 2-4 years experience working in any area of the TV industry can apply to Fast Track and end up networking at MGEITF in Edinburgh in August with the "chance to pitch an idea and win a commission from it..."   MGEITF Fast Track 2009
22 April 05:41:48	No talent required! Get your 60 minutes of fame with 'A Place On The Plinth' in Trafalgar Square from July to October. "Places will be allocated in four separate draws" - one for each month. A camera will broadcast a live feed online.   One & Other
22 April 04:43:49	The BBC is holding open auditions for Mastermind on Wednesday April 22 in London (Wood Lane, 9.30-6.00) and Manchester (Oxford Road). Book a slot by calling 07 806 302 301 and 0161 244 3434 respectively.   Take part in Mastermind
21 April 04:53:46	TV show 'Loose Women' is looking for a panelist to make 5 appearances. Check out 'Make Me A Loose Woman' - closing date is 24 April.   Make Me A Loose Woman
11 April 15:43:21	The designer who can come up with an innovative kitchen product which impresses chef Heston Blumental will win £10,000 cash in the Finish Diamond Standard Innovation Challenge. Other benefits take the total prize package up to £50,000.   Finish Diamond Standard Innovation Challenge
11 April 15:42:20	Science + standup - the winner of FameLab 09, someone who can deliver "an enthusiastic and exciting 3 minute presentation...giving an original talk that is scientifically accurate but also engaging to a non-scientific audience", will collect £10,000.   FameLab
11 April 15:40:51	Waterstone's is searching for an unpublished illustrator to "work with Britain's biggest-selling picture book author, Julia Donaldson..." Check out Picture This.   Picture This
7 April 12:10:49	The team behind lo-budget (£50,000) Brit film 'Michael's Resignation' wants help from anyone interested in making films. It's a chance to get some all-important experience on the CV.   Michael's Resignation
7 April 11:53:44	Any band, musician or artist can submit a song/instrumental for the soundtrack of forthcoming film 'Michael's Resignation' "as long as they are not affiliated to a major label or have any large backing behind them already."   Michael's Resignation
3 April 10:27:20	The popularity of dance classes + a shortage of interested men means that talented male dancers are now being paid to accompany women.   Evening Standard
3 April 06:06:33	BlackBerry wants developers to submit applications for its new App World - "the opportunity to showcase your applications to millions of BlackBerry smartphone users."   BlackBerry App world
2 April 06:12:21	Liberty is holding an open day for "new British design talent." The best designs will get the chance to have their products sold at the London store.   Liberty
31 March 06:26:59	Casting agent Jo Hawes seeks 3 boys to play little princes in 'The King And I' - "They will need to be Asian-looking, 11-ish and gorgeous, very charismatic and able to sing in tune.." E-mail to jo.hawes@virgin.net for more info.   Evening Standard
23 March 06:43:53	Rock Choir (www.rockchoir.com), "the South East’s only pop, gospel and Motown performance choir", comes to Esher in April. Anyone can join.   Esher Rock Choir
20 March 07:38:26	Creative talent - artists, writers, choreographers, composers etc - is being sought by 'Artists Taking The Lead' for a showcase of "the best of our nation's creativity to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games across the UK."   Artists Taking The Lead
16 March 11:24:50	Student journalists should check out The Guardian Student Media Awards 2009.   The Guardian Student Media Awards
13 March 07:08:55	'A Taste For Life' offers amateur photographers the chance to win £5,000 in a competition "brought to you by Magnum photos and the makers of Tanqueray gin."   A Taste For Life