Singing for their supper

After numerous auditions, eight aspiring singers-songwriters from four Asian countries were chosen to compete for a dream record deal and a world tour with the Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter.
The eight contestants will compete in rigorous musical challenges throughout the first season, coached, mentored and judged by the musical maestro himself, after which one of them will be crowned the winner.
The contestants are Gregory Ramanado and Cassandra Anne from Malaysia, Lance Busa and Hans Dimayuga from Philippines, Holly Wei-Chen Lou and Dena Tsui Fang Chang from Taiwan, and Nawinda “Mild” Sittatikarnvech and Jutarat “Paige” Mangkalarangsee from Thailand.
The four finalists will be asked to reinvent, rearrange and reproduce a range of Bolton?s Greatest Hits in hopes of striking a chord with not only the audience, but also the man behind the music.
“Bolt of Talent has brought me back to Asia where I’ve performed and toured for over 25 years. Now I find myself deeply moved and inspired as I discover young singers with different cultural backgrounds, different family upbringings, but one primary thing in common – the pure love of singing,” said Bolton.
Sandra Riley Tang from Singapore, Morisette Amon from the Philippines and Lydia Sarunrat Deane from Thailand serve as the co-hosts.