THE HUNT is on for Antigua’s rising stars and hidden talents. Antigua’s Got Talent is taking place on Saturday August 24 from 7pm at Castaways in Jolly Harbour.
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.
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.
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.
The event is being held in aid of PAAWS animal charity and is the “perfect antidote to the post-Carnival blues”, said PAAWS’ public relations officer Gemma Handy.
“Antigua 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,” she explained.
“It 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’t let that deter you from signing up.
“We encourage people with any talent to take part; it’s 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,” she said.
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.
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.
Information for editors:
- Antigua’s Got Talent is open to all non-professional performers with a variety of talents.
- Backing music and a PA system will be available. Competitors requiring specific music to be played should bring it with them on a flashdrive.
- Registration fee to enter is EC$20 and can be paid on the night.
- Call/WhatsApp +1 268 784-5151 to register in advance. Performers can also register on the night.
- General entry fee to Castaways on the night is EC$10 (free for anyone performing).
- Top prize is a Samsung Galaxy A8 handset courtesy of Flow. It comes with a prepaid 12-month contract. The “30-day Always On Prepaid Plan” offers 10GB data a month, plus 1,000 SMS, 1,000 minutes to any local network, and free social media messaging.
- For more information about the event, call Gemma Handy on +1 268 784-5151 or email [email protected]
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