Avon Products, Inc. launches ‘Avon Voices’, its first-ever global online singing talent search for women and songwriting competition for men and women in celebration of its 125th Anniversary. Avon invites people from more than 60 countries, along with its 6.2 million independent sales representatives, to ignite a global movement through music.
A renowned judging panel of music industry leaders from around the world includes Fergie, six-time Grammy award winner; Diane Warren, legendary songwriter; Delta Goodrem, Australian Artist of the Decade; Russian sensation Valeriya; Ivete Sangalo, Brazil’s biggest pop star; and many more. Highlights of the year-long program will include travel to exciting destinations for nearly 200 global contenders to receive professional coaching and Avon makeovers, and record performance videos. The goal of the Talent Search is to find two talented singers—one an Avon Representative—who may have the opportunity to record a professionally produced album.
There are three ways to engage as a member of the Avon Voices global community:
—Sing: Women are invited to participate in the online Singing Talent Search by choosing a song from the website and uploading a submission video through February 13 at AvonVoices.com.
—Vote: Everyone can be a talent scout and recruit all of the talented people they know, watch videos, and vote for their favorite Avon Voices contenders to help decide the outcome. From April through October, the search will be narrowed down four times by a combination of online public voting and judges’ scores. (Official Round One voting begins April 22).
—Write: Women and men may enter the Songwriting Competition. Write an original song that inspires or shares hope and optimism with the world. Simply submit a digital file and lyric sheet at AvonVoices.com (between May 20 and July 1).
Music Downloads to benefit the Avon Foundation for Women ‘Avon Voices’ is about more than providing a showcase for undiscovered talent. Throughout the year, music will be available for digital download in select countries, with a percentage of proceeds supporting the Avon Foundation for Women’s global campaign to end violence against women and girls.