Take part in virtual talent comp
The competition, hosted by Project Performer, is open to all aspiring musicians, actors, singers and dancers.
Nathan Kruger
PROJECT Performer is proud to present a National Online Lockdown Competition and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Theatre Benevolent Fund.
“This is bigger than just a competition: this is about rallying together a number of industry professionals and amateurs, to stand as one big voice, and show our country and world that the entertainment and performing arts industries do matter during this time, and we will rise and conquer no matter what,” said Project Performer’s director, Shylo Pereira.
The talent competition is open to all aspiring performers and the categories include singing (musical theatre/Broadway and pop/contemporary), acting (monologue/duologue of any style or a TV commercial that is a maximum of two minutes), dance (any style with your own choreography) and instrumental (classical or contemporary).
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A few of the judges on board include Maps Maponyane, Steven Stead, Samantha Peo, Jono Johanssen, Lelo Ramasimong and Bernard Kruger.
Applicants need to first register online at www.projectperformer.co.za
Each entrant will need to submit a video entry where they state their full name, age, province and school (if applicable).
Videos need to be a maximum performance time of two and a half minutes, except the TV commercial category.
This time limit does not include the introduction.
Email your video entry to info@projectperformer.co.za or WhatsApp it to 067 244 0313.
Entries close on 17 July, the semi-finals announcement will be made on 24 July, finals announcement is on 31 July and the winners will be announced on 14 August.
Winners of the singing, acting, dancing and instrumental sections will each receive R2 000 and a 25 per cent scholarship to the Project Performer 2021 programme.
This includes an artist development weekend away, coaching, a portfolio photoshoot and a showcase weekend valued at R4 750.
The overall winner of the competition will receive R3 000 and a 50 per cent scholarship to the Project Performer 2021 Programme.
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