Zandile Ndlovu
THE inaugural Harare Schools Talent Show kicks off this Sunday at the St John’s Spring Fair, a platform open to high school students from across the capital city to showcase their various talents.
This is a performance-based talent show that has attracted, illusionists, dancers, musicians, singers and poets to name a few. A unifying effort for youths from north and south of Samora Machel, the road that act as the dividing line between affluent northern suburbs and the ghetto south is dubbed to be the highlight of the St John’s Spring Fair.
“It is a variety show where we want to give the youth practical experience on performing live on stage. It’s a talent show for kids by kids,” said Mr Stan Higgins a talent scout and arts manager.
ZiFM Stereo in partnership with St John’s School have always held the Battle of the High School Bands. This year, they have decided to initiate this talent search. Winners are set to walk away with air tickets to Johannesburg and Victoria Falls for the top three acts courtesy of Fastjet, shopping vouchers from OK Zimbabwe, Bon Marche and Cortina Ice Creams. The musical performance winners stand a chance to pocket a six-song record deal with top musical producer Oskid.
“We anticipate a great turnout and encourage everyone to come and support this youth initiative and hopefully our new Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Honourable Kirsty Coventry will join us,” said Mr Taku David from ZiFM Stereo.
Mr Stan Higgins, former administrator at Reps Theatre with over 10 years in talent scouting; Miss Elizabeth Dziva, the PR and Communications Manager at MultiChoice Zimbabwe and Miss Timika Fischer, an international award-winning dancer and founder of Breakthrough Dance Company will have the task of judging the talent. The St John’s Spring Fair is an annual event that has over the years become a leading spring diary event attracting local musical talent, crafts showcases and family entertainment in the Sunshine City of Harare and is held on the last Sunday of September.
