The search is on for talented new stars to perform on the giant stage at the nation's favourite Christmas celebration, Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park.
Musical director Dixon Nacey and his team are looking for exciting new talent to perform alongside some of New Zealand's most popular entertainers at the two big outdoor shows in Christchurch and Auckland later this year.
Dixon has worked with some of the biggest names in the local and international music business and encourages young aspiring performers to audition for the iconic show, now in its 24th year.
"This is a great opportunity for talented newcomers to perform in front of a massive live audience and be a part of one of the biggest musical productions in New Zealand."
Rotorua's Turanga Merito will be the head choreographer for Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park for the sixth year.
He says he encourages all talent to take the opportunity to apply.
Turanga says he started out singing on the event's stage when he was 17 and it helped start his international career.
His advice for those applying includes picking a song that showcases all the best parts of your voice.
He says to make it short and have as much impact in that amount of time as you can.
Turanga suggests putting heaps of work into the audition video and make it as professional as possible - "as long as we can see you have made the effort".
He says if you are successful and make it through to live auditions, be yourself, show your heart and be prepared to be open to things like being given a song on the spot.
He wishes everyone entering good luck.
"I think my biggest advice would be you can have anything in life and be whatever you want to be, you just need to work really hard.
"If I can do it, you can. There's nothing stopping you from getting on that stage."
The outdoor celebration is a multi-cultural showcase of talent, which has featured top home-grown and international acts and helped launch the career of many Kiwi entertainers.
Each year, more than 400 of the nation's best singers, dancers and musicians appear in the two shows, and since 1994 more than 8500 of the nation's top performers have appeared on the big stage.
Chris Litchfield of Coca-Cola New Zealand says, "It's very exciting to be able to provide a truly world-class event that helps to showcase and launch the careers of so many incredibly talented young Kiwis".
Aspiring performers are encouraged to apply online to audition.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend the audition workshops being held next month in Auckland and Christchurch.
If you have what it takes to share the stage with some of New Zealand's biggest stars, check out www.christmasinthepark.co.nz and click on auditions for more information.