27 May 2021

NZ Screen History: Popstars

From Afternoons, 2:30 pm on 27 May 2021

Before there was 'Popstars' there was Popstars 22 years ago.

The prototype of the new Popstars hit our screens in 1999, and from it emerged the pop band True Bliss.

The show format went on to become an international franchise, and it's credited with inspiring shows like American Idol and The X Factor.

Musician and former front man of Th' Dudes Peter Urlich was the band's manager on the show, and a mentor post-show. Together with  Gabe McDonnell from Audioculture he talks to Jesse about the TV phenomenon.

 

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