The talent show phenomenon isn't just for television or school these days. Here in the Netherlands, Talent Night is an extravaganza of singing, dancing, rap and stand-up comedy that visits Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht in order to find the best representative of Dutch talent to then send to New York for Amateur Night at The Apollo. Since each act is judged on entertainment value, there are no separate categories for each style of talent.

The Utrecht portion of the contest is taking place this Saturday, January 30, at 19:30 at the Stadsschouwburg-Utrecht (Lucasbolwerk 24). Entrance is €7. Previous winners have gone on to do well in the American portion of the contest, taking top prizes.