Irish tech entrepreneur Brendan Morrissey has launched the first global talent search with some of the biggest mentors in Entertainment – through a mobile App.
MobStar is free to download on Android and iOS and gives people all over the world the opportunity to show off their talent.
Users upload 15 second videos to the app. The world votes in real time and as the cream rise to the top the mentors will work with the top 100 monthly to help them build a career doing what they love.
The users with the best ratings will get the chance to work with an array of celebrity mentors, who include Bill Bennett (Warner Records).
The new X Factor? Mobstar will be looking for talent online
Also top label executive Gary Gersh who has worked with Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, Â John Kennedy (Chairman Universal Music), with more to be announced soon.
Top London modelling agency Models 1 have also come on board with founder Karen Diamond on the look out for the next big model.
With Roger Birnbaum (Chairman MGM) and Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins) also signed on to be mentors.
More top industry legends will be announced soon. With winners set to receive top industry deals.
MobStar has launched for musical talent but will soon expand to comedy, modeling, fashion, dance and more.
Live: People can upload their videos straight to the App
Kilkenny native Brendan, who has also been a life-long musician launched the App today with his team in California, UK and India.
“I’ve been working out how to build this for many years, the best way to champion authentic emerging talent around the World,” he said.
“Anyone around the World with a talent can upload a 15 second video onto their MobStar App, push it out to their friends to vote and build their fanbase.
“Our data will show voting in real time so talent can tell if they have a career or not,” he added.
“MobStar is levelling the playing field and breaking down barriers to entry. Talents no longer have to stand in lines waiting for a shot to get on a TV show. They can now do it from their bedroom”.
MobStar can be downloaded for free at the App Store and Google Play
