Indonesia's Got Talent
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Indonesia's Got Talent is an Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...

n talent variety showed on Indosiar
Indosiar
Indosiar is a publicly owned national television station in Indonesia, and has been operating from West Jakarta since 1994. It was listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2004. Citibank Singapore has an 8.5 percent shareholding...

 that began July 23, 2010. It is based on the Got Talent franchise, a British TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...

's SYCO
Syco
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 company. IGT is not similar with the similarity show, Indonesia Mencari Bakat showed on Trans TV
Trans TV
Trans TV is an Indonesian national television station based in South Jakarta. Owned by Chairul Tanjung, it began broadcasting on 15 December 2001 based in Jakarta. On 15 December 2006 based in Jakarta due to its half ownership by Trans Corporation, a company that also owned Trans 7...

, that have same concepts.

Viewers are able to join through text and online registration via Internet. Auditions are held in key cities such as Surabaya, Medan, Bandung, Jakarta, Palembang, Jogjakarta, Makassar, Padang, Bali and Banjarmasin.

Judges and Presenters

Indonesia's Got Talent is hosted by Tora Sudiro
Tora Sudiro
Tora Sudiro is an Indonesian actor. His popular TV comedy show, Extravaganza, is broadcast by Trans TV. He has also appeared in Indonesian TV dramas such as 2006's Dunia Tanpa Koma...

 and Vincent Rompies. The judges consist of Vina Panduwinata, an Indonesian Diva, Anjasmara, an Actor and Ria Irawan, an Senior Actrees. On September 2010, Indosiar
Indosiar
Indosiar is a publicly owned national television station in Indonesia, and has been operating from West Jakarta since 1994. It was listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2004. Citibank Singapore has an 8.5 percent shareholding...

 will be present "Indonesia's Got More Talent" who will be host by Augie Fantinus.

First Round (Auditions)

It all starts at the audition process, which took place throughout April and May 2010. The first round was judges by independent judges to choose the best talent and brought them to Jakarta to meet the 3 judges. This phases made 450 best talent going to Jakarta to the next round.

Second Round (Judges' Choice)

Hundred acts have passed to the Second Round; the "Judges' Choice". Only 56 acts will be entered the live semi-finals.

Third Round (Live Semi-Finals/TOP 56)

Semi Finals Round was held on September 25, 2010. The selected 48 acts that won their way to the third round will be separated into groups of six that will perform live in front of a studio audience. Eight acts will compete each week and only two will manage to pass. Top three finalists will be chosen from the public's highest three choices, and one else finalist chosen by the judges for the contestants who placed in fourth or fifth from the public's votes. So, there are four acts manage to next round every week until the sixth semifinal, until make top 24 acts to pass next semifinal round. The judges made surprise during the second semifinal round that the judges added more eight wild card acts that eliminated in the judge's cull round to pass the semifinal, and make the number of semifinal's contestants are 56 semifinalists, and so make the number for the next round contestants is 28 contestants. In semifinal 3, the judges make new decision that will added more 8 contestants to passed the semifinal round,it means that would be 56 contestants in semifinal round, and would be 28 acts passed the next round.

Fourth Round (Live Finals/TOP 28)

The 28 acts managed to pass round separated into 4 groups that will perform live once again. Seven acts will performed every week, and only 3 of them will pass the Go To Grand Final Round, until found the Top 12 acts to pass the next round.

Fifth Round (Live Go To Grand Finals/TOP 12)

The TOP 12 began on Saturday, December 11. The 12 acts that have passed the previous round separated into 2 groups that consist of 6 acts per week. The rest of the format is the same as the previous weeks of competition.

Final Round (Live Grand Finals/TOP 6)

The 6 acts that managed to pass through the first five eliminations will compete on a live grand finale event for the final performance of the show. This time, the winner will be up to the hands of the public as the grand champion will be announced as the contestant will the most number of public votes.

Season 1

The first season began on July 23, 2010. It was held in some major cities in the Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...

.

Top 56 (Semi-Finals)

The semi-finals began on September 25, 2010. Eight acts performed each week. A three hour performance episode each Saturday was followed by an also three hour results show on Sunday, where four of the eight acts from the previous night remained in the competition. The judges' choice remained, as the judges got to decide whether the contestant who placed either in fourth or fifth place got to advance to the next round.
Elimination Table, Week 1

The performance episode aired on September 25, 2010.

The results episode aired on September 26, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 28.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Lost the judges' vote.

Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Diwantara Anugrah Putra (Tara) Opera Singer
2
Elnoe Budiman 3-year-old Drummer
3
Fajar Desmana (Ajay) Dancer
4
Capoeira Bali Mixing Dancer Group
5
Lucky Family Band Band Group
6 (1st) Young Boys Musician Group
7 Vivi Nur Afiah Singer/Comedian
8 Waysy Animal Action

Elimination Table, Week 2

The performance episode aired on October 2, 2010.

The results episode aired on October 3, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 28.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Lost the judges' vote.

Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Surabaya Kedjang Breakdancer Group
2
Edwin Putra Mulyono Pianist
3
The Waled Extreme Magic
4
D'Geprax Recycle Percussion Group
5
Raditya Adi Pramono Ventriloquist
6 Melis Guraici Pop Singer
7 Ramlan Manuhurung Dancer/Comedian
8 (1st) Heni Chandra Blind Singer/Guitarist

Elimination Table, Week 3

The performance episode aired on October 9, 2010.

The results episode aired on October 10, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 28.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Lost the judges' vote.

Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Victoria Felice Falsetto Singer
2
Abdul Muhaimmin Ventriloquist/Magician
3
Pragina Gong Traditional & Modern Mixes Dancer Group
4 (1st) Melita Meliala Singer/Guitarist
5 Bogie Papeda Popping Dancer
6
Rifky Ardiansyah Violinist
7 Akademi Wushu Indonesia Martial Arts Group
8
Deky Rulian Falsetto Singer

Elimination Table, Week 4

The performance episode aired on October 16, 2010.

The results episode aired on October 17, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 28.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Lost the judges' vote.


Italics indicate the act was a wild card.
Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Regia Rahadini Traditional/Pop Singer
2
Banzai Drum Corps Percussion Group
3
Boni Avibus Orator/Poet
4 Deden Hidayat Rock Singer
5 (1st) Munik Duo Beat Armpit/Comedian
6
Sepimas Traditional Dancer Group
7
Pasuma Voices Choir
8 Hernawan Eko Opera Singer

Elimination Table, Week 5

The performance episode aired on October 23, 2010.

The results episode aired on October 24, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 28.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Lost the judges' vote.

Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Murianto A.S Yoyo Tricker
2
The Brothers Opera Singer Group
3
(1st) Daud Singer/Guitarist
4
Rama Dimasatria Card Flourisher
5
Ida Ayu Rasthiti Traditional Dancer/Ballerina
6
To The Point Dance Troupe
7
Cecep Rahman Heavy Metal Singer
8
Zachi Ali Bassist

Elimination Table, Week 6

The performance episode aired on October 30, 2010.

The results episode aired on October 31, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 28.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Lost the judges' vote.

Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Kingsley Tahapary 8-year old Dancer/Michael Jackson Impersonator
2
N' Quint Pop Singer Group
3
Laurentius Rando Beatboxer
4
X'tra Ordinary (XO) Duo Popping Dancer
5
(1st) Djitron Pah Sasando Musician
6
RPM Brother Boy Band
7
Hari Agus Comedian/Singer/Guitarist
8
Beauty Fiction (BFC) Cheerleading Group

Elimination Table, Week 7

The performance episode aired on November 6, 2010.

The results episode aired on November 7, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 28.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Lost the judges' vote.

Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
(1st) Vania Larissa Opera Singer
2
Samsiwar 63-year-old Gymnast
3
PGRI Traditional Dancer Group
4
Aloysius Budi Classical Singer
5
Ion Mubarok Singer/Bassist
6
Faisal Stand Up Comedian
7
MR Budiman Duo Ballroom Dancer
8
Boediono Singer/Guitarist

Top 28 (Finals)

The first episode of the Top 28 (Finals) performance was broadcast on November 13, 2010. Seven acts performed each week. A three hour performance episode each Saturday was followed by an also three hour results show on Sunday, where three of the seven acts from the previous night remained in the competition. The judges' choice remained, as the judges got to decide whether the contestant who placed either in third or fourth place got to advance to the next round.
Elimination Table, Week 1

The performance episode aired on November 13, 2010.

The results episode aired on November 14, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 12.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Lost the judges' vote.


Italics indicate the act was a wild card. Order indicates when the act performed during the performance episode.
Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Lucky Family Band Band Group
2
Bogie Papeda Popping Dancer
3
(1st) Akademi Wushu Indonesia (AWI) Martial Arts Group
4
Regia Rahadini Traditional/Pop Singer
5
Munik Duo Beat Armpit/Comedian
6
(2nd) Daud Singer/Guitarist
7
Young Boys Musician Group

Elimination Table, Week 2

The performance episode aired on November 20, 2010.

The results episode aired on November 21, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 12.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Lost the judges' vote.


Italics indicate the act was a wild card. Order indicates when the act performed during the performance episode.
Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Kingsley Tahapary 8-year-old Dancer/Michael Jackson Impersonator
2
Heni Chandra Blind Singer/Guitarist
3
Edwin Putra Mulyono Pianist
4
PGRI Traditional Dancer Group
5
Deden Hidayat Rock Singer
6
(2nd) Djitron Pah Sasando
Sasando
Sasando is a harp-like traditional music string instrument native of Rote island of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.The name ”sasando” derived from Rote dialect ”sasandu” means "vibrating" or "sounded instrument". It is believed that sasando already known to Rote people since 7th century.The main...

 Musician
7
(1st) Vania Larissa Opera Singer

Elimination Table, Week 3

The performance episode aired on November 27, 2010.

The results episode aired on November 28, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 12.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Lost the judges' vote.


Italics indicate the act was a wild card. Order indicates when the act performed during the performance episode.
Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Raditya Adi Pramono Ventriloquist
2
(1st) Elnoe Budiman 3-year-old drummer
3
Waysy Animal Action
4
Ida Ayu Rashtiti Traditional Dancer/Ballerina
5
Hernawan Eko Opera Singer
6
(2nd) To The Point Dance Troupe
7
N'Quint Pop Singer Group

Elimination Table, Week 4

The performance episode aired on December 4, 2010.

The results episode aired on December 5, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Top 12.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Lost the judges' vote.


Italics indicate the act was a wild card. Order indicates when the act performed during the performance episode.
Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Melis Guraici Pop Singer
2
MR Budiman Duo Ballroom Dancer
3
The Brothers Opera Singer Group
4
(2nd) X'tra Ordinary (XO) Duo Popping Dancer
5
(1st) Melita Meliala Singer/Guitarist
6
Aloysius Budi Classical Singer
7
Pragina Gong Traditional & Modern Mixes Dancer Group

Top 12 (Go To Grand Final)

The TOP 12 began on December 11, 2010. Six acts performed each week. A three hour performance episode each Saturday was followed by an also three hour results show on Sunday, where three of the six acts from the previous night remained in the competition. The judges' choice remained, as the judges got to decide whether the contestant who placed either in third or fourth place got to advance to the next round.
Elimination Table, Week 1

The performance episode aired on December 11, 2010.

The results episode aired on December 12, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Grand Final.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Lost the judges' vote.


Italics indicate the act was a wild card. Order indicates when the act performed during the performance episode.
Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
To The Point Dance Troupe
2
(1st) Young Boys Musician Group
3
Xtra Ordinary (XO) Duo Popping Dancer
4
(2nd) Melita Meliala Singer/Guitarist
5
Hernawan Eko Opera Singer
6
Pragina Gong Traditional & Modern Mixes Dancer Group

Elimination Table, Week 2

The performance episode aired on December 18, 2010.

The results episode aired on December 19, 2010.
Key > Buzzed out Judges' choice   Advanced to the Grand Final.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either third or fourth place; Lost the judges' vote.


Italics indicate the act was a wild card. Order indicates when the act performed during the performance episode.
Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Vina Anjas Ria
1
Daud Singer/Guitarist
2
Djitron Pah Sasando Musician
3
(1st) Akademi Wushu Indonesia (AWI) Martial Arts Group
4
Elnoe Budiman 3-year-old Drummer
5
(2nd) Vania Larissa Opera Singer
6
Heni Chandra Blind Singer/Guitarist

Grand Final

The Grand Final aired on Saturday, December 25, 2010, 2 hour.

The season finale aired on Sunday, December 26, 2010, 3 hours and featured performances from finalist who have been eliminated on previous rounds: IGT Dancers (X'tra Ordinary, Bogie Papeda, and To The Point), IGT Band (Edwin Putro Mulyono, Lucky Family Band, Zachi Ali, Ion Mubarok, Deden Hidayat, and Melis Guraici), Beauty Fiction, and IGT Tenors (The Brothers, Hernawan Eko, and Aloysius Budi).
Key   Winner   Runner-up   3rd place
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Performance
Order
Finished Artist Act
1 Pragina Gong Traditional & Modern Mixes Dance Group
2 Vania Larissa Opera Singer
3 Djitron Pah Sasando
Sasando
Sasando is a harp-like traditional music string instrument native of Rote island of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.The name ”sasando” derived from Rote dialect ”sasandu” means "vibrating" or "sounded instrument". It is believed that sasando already known to Rote people since 7th century.The main...

 Musician
4 Melita Meliala Singer/Guitarist
5 Akademi Wushu Indonesia (AWI) Martial Arts Group
6 Young Boys Musician Group

Controversy

Many people think that Indonesia's Got Talent imitates Indonesia Mencari Bakat which aired by Trans TV
Trans TV
Trans TV is an Indonesian national television station based in South Jakarta. Owned by Chairul Tanjung, it began broadcasting on 15 December 2001 based in Jakarta. On 15 December 2006 based in Jakarta due to its half ownership by Trans Corporation, a company that also owned Trans 7...

. Though, actually IGT has been planned since 2008 but could only be held in the year 2010. IMB is a talent show with a similar format to the Got Talent franchise. However, it is independently made by Trans TV, while IGT is owned by Fremantle Media and Indosiar has bought the license to broadcast it officially in Indonesia.

The Prize

Winner of IGT will receive a cash amount which is Rp 100.000.000,-. In addition, the winner of IGT will be officially signed by the Sony Music and will be sent to the "Got Talent" Asian level then finally to World's Got Talent.
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