Contestants warm up for NZ Chinese Pop Idol

Nearly a hundred contestants are expected to turn out in Auckland for the New Zealand Chinese version of Pop Idol.

The wannabes will be performing karaoke hits as part of the New Zealand Chinese New Talent Singing Championships.

Event spokeswoman Ling-Ling Liang says about 100 young people from around the country will compete, but only ten will go through to the final.

Ling-Ling Liang says the contestants will sing in Cantonese or Mandarin. There is an age limit of 26.

While the semi-finals are not open to the public, Ms Liang expects about 2,000 spectators to turn out for the finals which are being held at the Aotea Centre next month.

- NEWSTALK ZB