Master of Ceremonies:

STAR FM's Danny D!

With Judges Bob Wire, Darko Butorac, and Deserae Pollack!

Danny D! began working as a deejay for a roller skating rink in Great Falls and never thought it would lead him to the career he enjoys so much today. As a sophomore in high school, Danny D! worked weekends for a radio station called K99. After only a few months, he was given the opportunity to host a contemporary Christian show called ‘The Light.’ It was his first show and after only a short period of time, ‘The Light’ become the number one show in Great Falls on Sunday mornings.

Danny D! attended the University of Montana and worked as the afternoon announcer on StarFM in Missoula until 2003 when he was offered a position as station manager for The Zone in Billings. Today, Danny D! is back on the radio waves in Missoula and is the station manager and morning host for StarFM. www.dannydradio.com

Deserae Pollock
www.julestalent.com
www.dezphotos.com

With a degree from the Art Institute of Portland and ten years experience as a professional model, Deserae Pollock, started Jules Model and Talent Agency right here in Missoula! Jules fills a niche in Montana, providing businesses with professional, affordable talent and photography for advertising production or special events. Clients experience high-fashion photo shoots, as well as gain education and coaching regarding nutrition, exercise and overall health. The Agency believes true beauty radiates from the inside out.

Bob Wire
MySpace.com

Bob Wire is a recording and performing artist who has been entertaining audiences with Maximum Honky Tonk for more than 15 years in the Northwest. With his band, he's recorded three CDs of original material written with his unique take on modern American life. Bob Wire and the Fencemenders were voted Best Local Band twice by the Missoula Independent Readers Poll, and Bob was named Missoula's Entertainer of the Year in 2007 at the Trail 103 Entertainer Awards.

Bob also writes a humor column for NewWest.net, and is planning a statewide series of concerts with Montana Matters country star Shane Clouse.

www.bobwiremusic.com

www.NewWest.net/BobWire

5th Annual

First Night Teen Talent Competion

This event was a raging success! The Wilma was filled with an excited, cheering audience, because so many of the performers were just amazing. Congratulations to the 2010 winner:

Kira Means!!!!

Thank you ever so much to Kaleidescope Entertainment, The Wilma, our Judges, and our volunteers for helping make this incredible event possible.

See you next year, and remember to contact your Flagship Coordinator in September of the 2010-2011 school year if you are interested in competing. You can also sign up by calling 532-3240

Our office hours are 9-5 Mon-Fri.

Call 532-3240 for more info.

First Night Talent Competition!

Who is going to be the next First Night Star?

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE 2010 CONTESTANTS

We can't believe how popular this event is getting! Well, actually we can, because we have seen the emotional, talented performances of the young people on the Idol stage, and are eager to get a chance to witness this year's competition!

The Wilma quickly fills to capacity, making it the largest draw of First Night. Many people wait a long time in the cold hoping to see their family and friends compete, and still don't get in!. This is just as disappointing to us as is it to you. To help you avoid getting left out in the cold, we are now selling tickets in advance. So we strongly reccommend: BUY THEM EARLY!

You must have both a ticket and a button to get into this event this year.

The ticket price will remain the same on the day of the event ($2 in advance, $2 day of event).

Admission Buttons

Admission buttons are $12 in advance ($15 on December 31), with children ages 7 and under free, and will be available at 20 locations throughout Missoula and in the Bitterroot Valley.

First Night Missoula is produced by the Missoula Cultural Council. To learn more about MCC, please visit our website at www.missoulacultural.org

Subway, Cherry Creek Radio and the Flagship Program have teamed up with the Missoula Cultural Council to produce the 5th annual First Night Talent contest!

Starting in late October, Missoula area high schools will be hosting preliminary rounds of this entertaining competition.

Sign up by October 1 to participate.

To sign up, contact your Flagship Coordinator, or call Debby at the Missoula Cultural Council: 532-3240

The final round of the competition will be held in the Historic Wilma Theater on December 31, 2009 during the First Night celebration. The winner, as well as receiving prizes and the title, will help lead the countdown to midnight. All interested high school singers are encouraged to contact their Flagship representative or the Missoula Cultural Council to register.

Students: For more information, contact your Flagship coordinator or call us, and read Performance Pointers by Mr. Manners.