<p>PRESS RELEASE STUDENTS SEARCH FOR LOCAL ARTISTS FOR BRADFORD’S GOT TALENT FUNDRAISER 6th October 2014</p><p>Student society ‘Red Ribbon’ are calling on the best of West Yorkshire talent to take part in a Bradford’s Got Talent spectacular.</p><p>The show takes place at the University of Bradford’s Student Central building on Saturday 18 October and is open to members of the public as well as students.</p><p>Red Ribbon are a dedicated group of students whose aim is to raise money for HIV / AIDS charities through a range of exciting events, including this year’s ‘Bradford’s Got Talent’. The event, which will take place in the Student Central building on campus, will include a range of acts who will have to impress the judges and the crowd as they try to prove that they’re the most talented performance of the evening.</p><p>In preparation for the event the organisers are looking for talent in West Yorkshire, so whether you’re a singer, in a band, a magician, a dancer or a stand-up comedian there’s a space for you at the event, and any other skills or talents are welcome to appear to showcase their skills.</p><p>“Our aim is to get the entire city of Bradford involved in this event, as it creates an avenue for a closer and stronger relationship between the university and the city of Bradford,” says Yvonne Udeagha , Vice-President of Red Ribbon. “It also gives us a platform to further our cause as a society which is raising awareness of HIV/AIDs.”</p><p>Auditions for ‘Bradford’s Got Talent’ will take place on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th October in the Biko Room of Student Central, 5:30-7:00pm, on the University of Bradford main campus. Interested acts can find out more and sign up by contacting Herve Malila or Sereena Laker.</p><p>“Taking part in Bradford’s Got Talent is a great opportunity for me to establish myself and show Bradford what I’m all about…” says one performer, Siji, who has already signed up and will be auditioning on one of the dates.</p><p>University of Bradford students and the general public are also welcome to come along to the event on Saturday 18th October with tickets available shortly.</p><p>ENDS For more information on the event please contact Yvonne Udeagha, Red Ribbon Vice- President, on [email protected] or 07582 507 144.</p><p>To sign up contact Herve Malila (07450888844) or Sereena Laker (07462702770). A membership fee of £5 is required to audition.</p><p>About Red Ribbon Red Ribbon is one of the biggest societies at the University of Bradford Union of Students. Their aim is to create awareness about HIV/AIDS and raise money for their chosen charity ‘Avert’. Throughout the year the entire society is welcome to a number of exciting and stimulating events; past events include Man vs. Food, Take Me Out, and their award winning Fashion show.</p><p>The success of this society thrives each year on the participation of its members and executives, and they have raised impressive amounts of money.</p><p>To find out more about Red Ribbon please visit facebook.com/bradfordred.ribbon</p><p>About the University of Bradford Union of Students</p><p>The University of Bradford Union of Students (UBU) represents 14,000 students at the University of Bradford. The UBU is where students find everything they need to complement their student life, whether that is through sports, societies, media areas or volunteering; meeting new friends or the entertainments; joining with like-minded students in areas of politics; or getting academic or social advice and support. Every student at the University of Bradford is automatically a member of the Students’ Union. The UBU is located in Student Central, connected to the JB Priestley library, and is a state of the art building designed for students.</p><p>To find out more about the Students’ Union please visit www.ubuonline.co.uk.</p>