Chapter 85
PS Chapter 85 – “Super Singer” Preliminary Test
June 20, cloudy, air index: good.
At 9 o’clock in the morning, the Capital Stadium in Beijing was full of lights and colors. The audition and preliminary test for the second season of Xiangnan Satellite TV’s “Super Singer” in Beijing division were also held here.
Hundreds of tents were set up in the gymnasium. All the tents were customized to represent Xiangnan Satellite TV. The black and white logo of “Super Singer” was printed on it. And above the surrounding audience, huge advertisements were printed everywhere, and the word “Rich” was vividly written!
As the one leading in terms of variety TV in domestic satellite TV, the advertising business revenue of Xiangnan Satellite TV is catching up with China TV, and the utilization rate of funds is better than the latter. it is really not short of money, and also dare to come to the capital to set up a platform.
When Lu Chen arrived at the Capital Stadium, there were at least tens of thousands of people in it.
Worried that the road would be blocked, Lu Chen came by subway. There were many singers with guitars on their backs that were auditioning, some of whom were much younger than him.
Only when one arrived at the gymnasium would one know that what a real sea of people would look like. If there were not a large number of staffs wearing yellow vests to guide them at the scene, Lu Chen would not have found the place to participate in the preliminary test.
The on-site registration of the “Super Singer” in Beijing division would only take one day. Online registration had already started. After Lu Chen completed his online registration, he was fortunate enough to be assigned to take the first day’s preliminary test.
The time for the preliminary audition is three days, after which the audition will be broadcasted live on the 25th.
Lu Chen’s contestant number is 17690, which means that more than 10,000 people have already signed up in front of him. In addition, the number of people who signed up in the next few days and on-site will add up to an estimated 30,000 to 40,000, or even 40,000 to 50,000.
This number is quite exaggerated, one should know, this is only the number of applicants in the Beijing division, and “Super Singer” has higher requirements for the draft contestants. They must be able to sing and write songs, or at least have a certain degree of music literacy, otherwise they will become the laughing stock.
But on the other hand, only the Capital City will have such a grand occasion.
Because there are countless of wandering singers in Beijing, plus three major music academies and a large number of music training institutions, large and small entertainment and media companies, it’s really normal to have a lot of people.
According to the contestant number, Lu Chen was assigned at the No. 19 preliminary test point.
The so-called preliminary test point is actually a large tent. The contestants will perform according to the order, through which they can enter the live audition on the 25th, but those who are unable to pass will directly be eliminated.
Xiangnan Satellite TV’s preparations have been fully completed. Although there are many contestants waiting for the rankings, everything is in good order. Outside the preliminary test area, there are awnings, plastic chairs for contestants to rest, and free mineral water.
There are at least one or two hundred contestants sitting with Lu Chen, some of whom was send out by the whole family.
For example, a little girl on the left of Lu Chen, who looked 14 or 15 years old, and dressed like a princess. She was surrounded by her parents and grandparents like the stars and the moon, and served like Empress Dowager.
The little girl was very proud, holding a pink guitar in her arms. Probably noticing Lu Chen’s gaze, she turned her head and rolled her big white eyes at Lu Chen. Her mouth was pouting so much that it looked like one could hang a bottle on it.
Lu Chen couldn’t help shaking his head. He stood up and said to the little girl’s grandmother, “Grandma, this seat is for you, pay attention to your health.”
The seats in the waiting area are all for the contestants, and there are none for the relatives and friends. It is really hard for Lu Chen to see the elderly standing, so he voluntarily gave up his seat.
The surprised grandmother and the little girl’s parents repeatedly said thanks to him. Lu Chen smiled and stood beside them.
Interestingly, the little girl did not know what was going on. Suddenly, her eyes turned red, and big sparkling tears fell down, which stunned her family.
The next moment, she jumped out of her seat, pulled her grandfather and said, “Grandpa, have a sit too!”
Her grandfather hurriedly waved his hand and said, “Grandpa doesn’t sit, Little Qi, you sit.”
The little ancestor immediately lost her temper and said, “No, you should sit down. If you don’t sit, I’ll go home and stop participating here!”
Her grandfather had to sit down.
The little girl was satisfied, and then looked at Lu Chen with a provocative look.
Lu Chen smiled and gave her a thumbs up.
The little girl didn’t buy it. She made a “humph” sound, turned her head, and stopped looking at him.
As time went by, the clouds were scattered in the sky, and the hot sunshine was shining in the open-air gymnasium, the temperature was rising, and an atmosphere of anxiety was diffused in the air.
Lu Chen was a little drowsy, and drank two bottles of mineral water.
“Contestants 17688 and 17689, please come and get ready!” (TN: Lu Chen is 17690)
At this time, at the No. 19 preliminary test point, a staff member came out holding a loudspeaker and shouted, ” Contestants 17688 and 17689, please come in and get ready!”
Immediately two singers stood up and followed the staff into the big tent.
Lu Chen immediately became high-spirited. After waiting there for more than 2 hours, it was finally his turn!
The efficiency of the organizers was very high. As the preliminary testing area has its own entrance and exit on the left and right, the contestants on this side will enter, and there will be people coming out, and new people will be added to the waiting area outside the venue.
The one that just came out is a girl in a white skirt. She was crying so much that even the makeup on her face has been ruined. Disregarding everyone who were present, she directly run out of the venue. It is estimated that she was mercilessly eliminated in the first round.
The contestants in the waiting area were used to watching this scene.
Tens of thousands of people took part in the preliminary auditions, and at least 90% of them were eliminated in the first round. The competition for this kind of popular talent show is actually very cruel. No matter how much effort and praise they gained in the past, it is still possible for them to be eliminated.
Xiangnan Satellite TV’s talent show has always been very controversial, but others cannot stand up to its high ratings!
Therefore, as contestants, they must be mentally prepared to withstand failure.
In contrast, Lu Chen’s state of mind is much more relaxed – He would be happy if he succeeds and there’s no harm even if he fails.
He is mainly here to warm up and familiarize himself with the process and atmosphere of the competition.
If Chen Jianhao’s judgment is correct.
About five minutes later, two more contestants came out, and then the staff appeared.
“contestants 17690 and 17691, please come and get ready!”
Lu Chen hurried over with his guitar.
It was also a bit of a coincidence that contestant 17691 who followed him was the proud little girl.
Her group of relatives and friends wanted to follow in, but they were blocked by the staff, “Family members are not allowed to enter!”
Lu Chen looked back and saw that they were very worried at the entrance. He said, “You do not have to worry, I will help take care of this little sister and will come out soon.”
Perhaps Lu Chen’s previous move to give up his seat made the little girl’s family feel good, so they reluctantly felt relieved.
The little girl said, “Humph, I don’t want you to take care of me, and I’m not your little sister!”
Lu Chen ignored her and looked curiously at the situation in the preliminary testing area.
His current position should be regarded as the backstage, but the area is very small. In front, there are two singers waiting to go on stage. Sitting there, he can clearly hear the singing on the stage inside, as well as the judges’ comment.
When he came in, a contestant had just finished singing.
He only heard the judges say, “There are only two paragraphs that are well written and sung well. Crossed”
Another judge said, “Un, I agree.”
The third judge: “Pass!”
Very fast, without doing things sloppily, two of the three judges in the first test have given the crossed.
But the time for the contestant to come on stage is only more than one minute, so they can’t sing longer than they want. if the judges felt that something is wrong, even if the contestant just sang a few words, that contestant will be interrupted and eliminated!
The two singers in front of Lu Chen were eliminated.
“17690!”
Hearing his number, Lu Chen unhurriedly picked up his guitar and went in.
The arrangement inside was simple. Two men and a woman were sitting behind a long table. In front of them, there was a folding chair, without a microphone, and a small digital camera next to it.
As soon as Lu Chen stood still, the female judge opened her mouth and said, “Let’s get started.”
She should have said the same thing many times, and she appears to be in low spirit.
Lu Chen slightly bowed as a salute, and then skillfully plucked the strings and began to play.
He is going to sing “You At The Same Table”.