Saturday June 25 is set aside for the Youth themed “WeTalent Showcase” to raise awareness of the potential of young people.
This event hosted by the St. James Committee Improvement Committee in conjunction with Kathleen Howell & Team organized and created the “Showcase” for the youths.
Venue for the WeTalent Showcase is the St. James Amphitheatre, Western Main Road, St. James. Showtime is 5:30pm with a contribution of $100.
Multidisciplinary and broad, the program is a mix of professional young and upcoming artistes in Dance, Drama. Song, Spoken Word and Art. Added attraction is a Fashion Show by local designers and UTT students.
The full program of events include Hadiya Phillips ( Spoken Word), Raizing Star and Abbigail (Reggae and Soca), Jameelah Too Phillips ( Dance), Making, Curious Ringo, and Oba Dread, Jr Soy among others.
Students under Makemba Kunle and Creation of Minds Performance and Scholastic Centre under the directorship of Makini Akini Nottingham will also display their works.
As the organizer opined: “After the original Youth activity didn’t materialize, we got together in twenty four hours to produce the Showcase. This event provides a nationwide exposition to the youth for the expression and fulfillment of their cultural talents and aspirations.”
The curtain comes down on day three of WeBeat St James Live…. WeBack on Sunday with Pan Explosion featuring eight (8) of the more popular steel orchestras in concert from 6:00 pm. Tickets cost $150. can be had at Crosby’s St. James, Marts Liquor Palace, 40 Diego Martin Main Road, and at the venue on the day of the event.
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