The second preliminary round of TNL Onstage kicked off at the Galadari Hotel yesterday (15 June).

There were a couple of great performances throughout the evening but there were some issues with the sound, which made it hard for some of the competitors.

One of the performances included a mash up of 'Set Fire to the Rain' and 'We Will Rock You' that was actually quite good.

A unique performance in the band category yesterday was from a hip-hop band that is apparently the only hip-hop act in TNL Onstage 2012.

All in all, just one thing should be said; there is a lot of untapped talent out there and with a competition such as TNL Onstage, it gives a chance for fresh and raw artistes to prove themselves to become the next big thing.

(Text by Reihan Stephen)

(Pics By Samantha Perera)

The second preliminary round of TNL Onstage kicked off at the Galadari Hotel yesterday (15 June).

There were a couple of great performances throughout the evening but there were some issues with the sound, which made it hard for some of the competitors.

One of the performances included a mash up of 'Set Fire to the Rain' and 'We Will Rock You' that was actually quite good.

A unique performance in the band category yesterday was from a hip-hop band that is apparently the only hip-hop act in TNL Onstage 2012.

All in all, just one thing should be said; there is a lot of untapped talent out there and with a competition such as TNL Onstage, it gives a chance for fresh and raw artistes to prove themselves to become the next big thing.

(Text by Reihan Stephen)

(Pics By Samantha Perera)