Kris Fade, an Australian-Lebanese radio presenter, host and musician will be the chief guest at Mushrif Mall’s 4th edition of the annual Talentology 2020, a major talent show in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Registration for entries is open from January 1 to 15 online at mushrifmalltalentology.com. From February 12, the profiles will be posted on a website and online voting closes on February 28.

Kris Fade said: “I look forward to be part of this initiative that encourages young talent to explore and develop their artistic talents and applaud Mushrif Mall for offering support to winning entrants. I urge everyone who is creative, who can dance well or has a good voice to register and be part of the show.”

Aravind Ravi Palode, mall manager of Mushrif Mall, said: “Talentology was initiated to offer the younger generation a platform to showcase their talent in the areas of performing arts, artistic design, robotics, virtual reality and other creative mediums. We hope to attract participants from all over the UAE this year.”

There are two age categories for the competition - 9 to 14 years (for kids) and age 15 and above (adults) and participants can upload their talent details which mall management along with Event Company will scrutinise to select 700 entries. Twelve finalists will then be further selected and informed following which an AV company will make a portfolio for finalists.

There will be kids live performances on the 27th February and adults live performances on the 28th of February where finalists will be performing on stage in the evenings from 6pm to 9pm.

Selected winners will again perform at the grand finale on the 29th of February showcasing various artistic performances and judged for appropriate artistic attire, stage presence and presentation when the winners will be announced.

Talentology attracts over 10,000 registrations from mixed nationalities but only12 finalists are selected with two winners. The grand finale winners receive DH5,000 ($1,361) worth of mall vouchers and all finalists will get DH1,000 mall vouchers.

Talentology is an energy packed competition organised by Mushrif Mall for talented youth with a passion for success. The Mall recognizes the role the young play in society and Talentology helps promote unity in the community, assists in gaining self-confidence and provides an unforgettable experience of being part of a memorable event. – TradeArabia News Service