{"id":840092,"date":"2026-03-21T06:30:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T06:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/840092\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T06:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T06:30:16","slug":"this-christmas-talent-competition-brings-holiday-cheer-and-hope-to-prince-william","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/840092\/","title":{"rendered":"This Christmas Talent Competition Brings Holiday Cheer and Hope to Prince William"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"277\"><strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"275\">By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"593\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-139813 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TCTC-2025-Auditions.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"223\"\/>When the holidays arrive, Prince William\u2019s sense of community shines brightest. This year, PowerMax Company is turning that spirit into action through the This Christmas Talent Competition 2025\u2014a purpose-driven event created to bring families together for a night of fun, inspiration, and giving back.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"845\">The live competition will take place on <strong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"665\">Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025<\/strong>, from <strong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"693\">5 to 9 p.m.<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"735\">Forest Park High School Auditorium<\/strong> in Woodbridge. Auditions are open now through <strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"796\">Oct. 19<\/strong>, with up to 30 contestants invited to perform.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"887\">A Celebration with Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1256\">The event was born from PowerMax\u2019s desire to make a difference for families in need during the Christmas season. \u201cThe This Christmas Talent Competition was created to bring families together for an evening of entertainment, fun, and lasting memories\u2014all while showcasing local talent and giving back to those who need it most,\u201d said organizer <strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1253\">Gloria Pollard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1462\">A portion of the proceeds will go directly toward purchasing Christmas gifts for underprivileged families across Prince William, helping ensure that every child experiences the joy of the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1500\">PowerMax Leads the Way<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1774\">PowerMax Company isn\u2019t just a sponsor\u2014they are the <strong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1576\">founders and hosts<\/strong> of the competition. Their mission to \u201cbuild stronger communities\u201d is reflected in every part of the event, from the open call for performers of all ages to the focus on compassion and connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1816\">A Talent Show for Everyone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"2039\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-139814 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TCTC-Tickets.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"205\"\/>Unlike traditional competitions, this event welcomes participants of <strong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1912\">all ages and talents<\/strong>\u2014from singers and dancers to unique performers of every kind. Acts must remain family-friendly, but creativity is encouraged.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2208\">Each participant receives a trophy, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three performers. The first-place winner will also receive a professional photo shoot.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2243\">How to Get Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2297\">There are several ways residents can participate:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2668\">\n<li data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2380\">\n<p data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2380\"><strong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2313\">Audition:<\/strong> Submit your entry before <strong data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2353\">Oct. 19<\/strong> for a chance to perform.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2477\">\n<p data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2477\"><strong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2394\">Attend:<\/strong> Join the audience on <strong data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2430\">Nov. 8<\/strong> for an evening of talent and holiday spirit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2668\">\n<p data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2668\"><strong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2491\">Donate:<\/strong> Support families in need through PowerMax\u2019s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powermaxcompany.org\/donate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sponsor or Donate \u2013 Powermax Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2815\">\u201cThis event is more than entertainment,\u201d Pollard added. \u201cIt\u2019s about coming together as a community to spread hope and joy during the holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living When the holidays arrive, Prince William\u2019s sense of community shines brightest.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":840093,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[7708],"tags":[7709,7714,7713,240405,22546,73086,149385,240406,240407,533,240408,240409,2832,532,46449,2831,7710,519,240410,7711,7712,240411],"class_list":["post-840092","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-royals","tag-british-royal-family","tag-catherine","tag-catherine-middleton","tag-christmas-events-virginia","tag-community-events","tag-community-support","tag-family-fun","tag-forest-park-high-school","tag-holiday-giving","tag-kate-middleton","tag-local-entertainment","tag-powermax-company","tag-prince-of-wales","tag-prince-william","tag-prince-william-county","tag-princess-of-wales","tag-royal-families","tag-royal-family","tag-talent-competition","tag-uk-royal-family","tag-william","tag-woodbridge-va"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116265761491604561","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/840092","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=840092"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/840092\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/840093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=840092"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=840092"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=840092"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}