Talent VŠE

About the competition

The Prague University of Economics and Business has thousands of students, graduates, and educators. Among them are successful athletes, dancers, musicians, comedians, and other promising and talented representatives of our university.

Our goal is to nurture and support their talent, which is why we have decided to organize another edition of the successful talent competition, Talent of VŠE. Through this talent competition, we allow young people to step into the spotlight, where they can showcase their uniqueness.

If there is such talent within you, do not hesitate to apply for Talent of VŠE. Show that economists are capable in other fields as well and demonstrate your talent in front of a full audience at Lucerna. You can compete for valuable prizes from our partners, and additionally, you will have a great opportunity to perform at significant events throughout the year.

The top 5 finalists from the final round, which will take place in the Vencovského Aula, will advance to the exhibition round held at Lucerna during the Representative Ball. There, the absolute winner of the competition will be announced, and prizes will be awarded.

VŠE HAS TALENT, SHOW THAT IT HIDES WITHIN YOU!

Categories

Talent Show

Talent Show is a category for all musicians, dancers, entertainers, and others who present their talent through live performances. The competition for the Talent Show category consists of 3 rounds – Casting, where finalists will be selected, the Finale, where the judges will decide who the winners are, and the Exhibition, where the top 5 contestants will be announced.

DATES	Event Date	Venue	Open to Audience
Application Deadline:	November 3, 2023	–	–
Casting:	November 7, 2023	Venskovského Club	NO
Finale:	November 23, 2023	Venskovského Aula	YES
Exhibition:	December 4, 2023	Lucerna – Great Hall	YES

The casting round can be replaced with a video recording of your performance, which will be evaluated by the judges just like a live performance. Physical attendance is required for the other rounds.

PRIZES

All contestants who advance to the finale will receive a ticket to the Representative Ball of VŠE, which will take place on December 4, 2023, at Prague’s Lucerna.

The top five will also have the opportunity to perform at this ball and will receive a financial reward based on their placement:

	Prize
1^st Place	30 000 CZK
2^nd Place	20 000 CZK
3^rd Place	10 000 CZK
4^th Place	5 000 CZK
5^th Place	5 000 CZK

Talent Expo

The Talent Expo category is entirely new and is open to everyone who cannot showcase their talent in the form of performances but still possess unique abilities that they are not afraid to present. Contestants in the Talent Expo can submit entries such as drawings and paintings, graphic designs, photographs, sculptures, or even poems.

Similar to the Talent Show, participants in this category apply through a registration form, but the competition process is different. By no later than November 7, 2023, all participants must submit their creations, which will then be exhibited in the atrium of the Rajská building. The best works selected by the judges will be displayed on the school premises.

DATES	Event Date	Venue	Open to Audience
Application Deadline:	November 3, 2023	–	–
Deadline for Submission of Entries:	November 7, 2023	–	–
Exhibition:	November 23, 2023	Rajská Building Atrium	YES

PRIZES

The top ten contestants will receive a ticket to the Representative Ball of VŠE, which will take place on December 4, 2023, at Prague’s Lucerna.

The top three will additionally receive a financial reward based on their placement:

	Prize
1^st Place	6 000 CZK
2^nd Place	3 000 CZK
3^rd Place	1 500 CZK

Athlete of VŠE

The Athlete of VŠE category is designed for successful athletes who are students of VŠE. For more information about this category, please contact CTVS.

PRIZES

The top three contestants will receive a financial reward based on their placement:

	Prize
1^st Place	30 000 CZK
2^nd Place	20 000 CZK
3^rd Place	10 000 CZK

Program

The program of the finale will be specified after the casting round concludes.

General partner

Partners

Rules

The competition rules are available here.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at ec@vse.cz.

FAQ

Who can participate in the competition?

All students, graduates, faculty, and staff of VŠE can participate. In the case of group performances, at least 50% of the members must meet this requirement.

Can I participate in the competition multiple times?

Yes, participants from previous years can also participate, regardless of their previous placements.

What kind of performance can I enter with?

Contestants can enter in three categories: Talent Show, Talent Expo, or Athlete of VŠE. The specific form of the performance or creation is entirely up to your imagination. For inspiration in the Talent Show category, you can use talent TV shows or performances from previous years, but remember that the originality of the performance is just as important as its quality.

How long should my performance be?

Your performance should not exceed 3 minutes. If shortening your performance is not possible, you can request an exception to this rule, but due to time constraints, not all such requests may be granted.

Are there any prohibited performances?

All performances must be safely executable within the indoor premises of VŠE, which excludes any performances involving open flames, chemicals, etc.

Do I need to prepare a new performance for each round of the Talent Show?

No, quite the opposite. The same performance must be presented in both rounds and, if applicable, during the exhibition at the Representative Ball.

What are the options for accompaniment during my performance?

Competition participants can bring their musical accompaniment to their performance, or anyone can accompany them musically or with additional choreography.

How does the competition process differ for each category?

All three categories compete separately, and winners will be announced individually in each category. Talent Show and Athlete of VŠE categories will perform their acts or present themselves in front of a live audience, and winners will be chosen by a panel of judges, as in previous years. The winners of the Talent Expo category will be chosen by the judges, and the best works will be exhibited in the atrium of the Rajská building.