GenSan Pop Idol wanna be's belt out

More than 70 young singers of Gensan belt out their luck to become the next Gensan Pop Idol for 2008 on Friday, 21st of November at the City Mayor’s Conference room.

Participated mostly by college and high school students ages 15-24, this years contest has become much more challenging. The would be idols were asked to perform several songs of different genre to be considered part of the top 16.

Resident judge Martin Leyson, a known musician here, wants to see someone who is cannot just sing but a package of a total idol that can be transformed into a unique talent.

An idol who embodies the spirit of a true general that possess a unique talent in singing. A well rounded one who can be transformed into a precious gem and somebody who can be a good example to the young generation.

The judges had a difficult time in trimming down the number aspiring idols due to the fact that all who auditioned were equally competent for the contest.

The contest which was originally part of the Tuna Festival was moved as part of the Pasko Sa Gensan. Twenty thousand pesos is at stake for the grand winner plus the chance to get exposures in the activities of the city.