{"id":48687,"date":"2019-08-08T18:25:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T22:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=48687"},"modified":"2019-08-08T18:25:18","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T22:25:18","slug":"antiguas-got-talent-taking-place-on-august-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antiguas-got-talent-taking-place-on-august-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua\u2019s Got Talent taking place on August 24"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THE HUNT is on for Antigua\u2019s rising stars and hidden talents. Antigua\u2019s Got Talent is taking place on Saturday August 24 from 7pm at Castaways in Jolly Harbour.<\/p>

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The fun-packed event is being hosted by Ibis the Livest and karaoke veteran Wesley Simon. Entrants will perform before the assembled crowd and panel of four judges which includes soca singers Drastic and Kimmy.<\/p>\n

The winner will walk away with a Samsung Galaxy A8 and a 12-month prepaid contract courtesy of headline sponsor Flow. There are also prizes for the first and second runners-up.<\/p>

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New Age Karaoke will be on hand for those who love to sing. A PA system will be available and the stage set for anyone for prefers to dance, juggle, or perhaps perform a skit, poem or magic trick.<\/p>

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The event is being held in aid of PAAWS animal charity and is the \u201cperfect antidote to the post-Carnival blues\u201d, said PAAWS\u2019 public relations officer Gemma Handy.<\/p>\n

\u201cAntigua is bursting with talent and we hope to unearth some of the lesser known names, while having lots of fun and raising much-needed funds for PAAWS,\u201d she explained.<\/p>

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\u201cIt will be an upbeat, informal evening open to all non-professional performers aged 15 and over, although a couple of exceptions have been made to the age limit so, if you are a little younger, don\u2019t let that deter you from signing up.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage people with any talent to take part; it\u2019s just EC$20 to register and there are some fabulous prizes up for grabs for the top three winners thanks to the generosity of local businesses,\u201d she said.<\/p>

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Spectators are also urged to head on down, cheer on their friends and enjoy the atmosphere and some drink specials. There will also be a chance for everyone to win prizes, regardless of whether or not they are entering the competition.<\/p>

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General entry fee for non-performers on the night is EC$10 and all proceeds go directly to PAAWS to assist with the running of its Parham-based shelter for rescued dogs and cats.<\/p>\n

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