It
is a joint initiative between HORTGRO and the VinPro Foundation, which
respectively represents these two industries.
“However,
Agri’s got Talent is more than just a singing competition; the project also has
a strong focus on developing skills that can be ploughed back into agricultural
communities,” explains Retha Louw, HORTGRO manager of corporate services and
organiser of the project for the second consecutive year.
The
project consists of a selection process, a week of voice training and life
skills programme for the top ten finalists, as well as a gala event, during
which a winner will be announced by a judging panel.
The
winner will receive a cash price and the chance to perform at agricultural
events. “The winner of the 2014 Agri’s got Talent, Ayabongo Mhobo, recently
performed at the Breytenbach Centre in Wellington, with well-known Afrikaans
singer, Andriëtte Norman. Andriëtte will again be closely involved in this
year’s project,” says Retha.
Participants
should be an agricultural worker in the fruit or wine industry, either on a
farm or in a pack-house or cellar. Entrants should be older than 18 years, may
only enter as individuals (no groups) and can sing in any of South Africa’s
indigenous languages.
The
top ten finalists should be available to attend a one week skills development
course from 26 – 31 July 2015 in Paarl, and perform on a stage during the gala
evening on 31 July 2015.
Enter by sending a 3 minute video clip of a song of own choice via Whatsapp to 082 372 1557, or e-mail to info@hortgro.co.za. Include your name and surname, own cell phone number, name of farm/cellar/pack-house, as well as the name of the nearest town. The closing date for entries is 30 April 2015.
For
enquiries contact Retha Louw at 021 870 2900, info@hortgro.co.za. Follow the action at www.agrisgottalent.wordpress.com, Agri’s got Talent on Facebook
or @AgriTalent on Twitter.