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Finding the bright stars of the future is the goal of S4C's new series for youngsters, Sawl Seren Sy' 'Na? Are you ready for a show full of entertainment, fun and talent?

Starting on Friday afternoon, 18 February, presenter Tara Bethan will travel all over Wales looking for the country's most talented young performers. All kinds of talents will be seen on the Sawl Seren Sy' 'Na? stage - from singing, dancing, acting, telling jokes, whistling and doing magic. The best act will receive a prize of £1,000 to pay for further training.

Tara Bethan is now a star in the West End, but she knows how valuable it is to have the opportunity to perform at a young age.

"Things like this provide a great start and you soon come to realise whether or not you want to go into the world of performing. If you do decide that's what you want to do then competing in a programme like this is great practice and will help prepare you for the future.

"I suppose it's like the Eisteddfod in that aspect. We're so lucky in Wales to have these opportunities to perform at such a young age, too young to feel nervous almost," adds Tara about her experiences of competing in Eisteddfodau as a child.

Although singing and disco dancing was her forte Tara is looking forward to seeing a range of talents on theSawl Seren Sy' 'Na? stage.

"It will be interesting to see something a little bit different, as well as things we're more used to like singing and dancing. It's good for people who have other skills to have a platform to showcase their talents," she says.

Tara shot to fame while competing on the BBC show I'd Do Anything in 2008. She will know exactly how the Sawl Seren Sy' 'Na? competitors feel when they step onto the stage in front of the judges, and she'll be able to identify with their happiness or disappointment.

"I'm looking forward to meet the competitors. I know what it feels like to stand in front of the judges on a television programme and I know it's not the best feeling in the world!"