KINGSTON, Jamaica – Dancers and disc jockeys/ sound system selectors from throughout Jamaica are being inspired to enter the thrilling Rep Yuh Parish competitors for an opportunity to win as much as JA$1,500,000 in money and prizes.
To make sure that all abilities get an opportunity, the auditions have been prolonged to November 29, 2024. Talisa Taylor, the Undertaking Supervisor for Dancehall Week, stated the competitors helps undiscovered abilities present their abilities.
“Jamaica has a wealth of expertise, and oftentimes, these abilities are neglected just because they don’t have the platform. We would like to have the ability to create a platform for them to have the ability to make a reputation for themselves. I implore people who find themselves extraordinarily proficient within the space of dance; whether or not individually or in a gaggle, or those that are selectors to showcase their greatest effort. This is a chance so that you can make a reputation for your self, and characterize not simply your parish, however Jamaica,” Taylor stated.
Rep Yuh Parish Competitors Video Submission
Candidates might submit a clear, one minute video together with their title, age, parish being represented, and TikTok deal with to [email protected] by the deadline. The movies shall be uploaded to Dancehall Week’s official TikTok web page upon submission. The movies with essentially the most interplay shall be introduced as semi-finalists on November 30.
Those that advance to the semi-final spherical will compete in Kingston on December 14. Finalists will compete on March 1, 2025 on the Ranny Williams Leisure Centre throughout Dancehall Week.
The very best particular person dancer will obtain JA$500,000, whereas the very best dance group and greatest sound system selector/ DJ will even stroll away with JA$500,000, respectively.
Including that entries have already been obtained, Talisa Taylor reiterated that organisers prolonged the audition deadline to accommodate extra contestants.
The Undertaking Supervisor stated this competitors will embody extra Jamaicans within the Dancehall Week celebrations. It will assist create a way of inclusivity.
“We had a sound system conflict within the very first staging of Dancehall Week, earlier this 12 months and we realised that we have been showcasing abilities that have been already established inside the Dancehall business. We wished to offer different individuals, who haven’t made a reputation for themselves, the chance to have the ability to shine and showcase their craft. As well as, in the course of the very first staging of Dancehall Week, there was a variety of emphasis on Kingston, so, we determined that this was an effective way to succeed in out to abilities from all parishes,” Taylor stated.
Dancehall Week will happen from February 23 to March 2, 2025. It’s a part of the Reggae Month celebrations. This occasion will entertain, educate, and encourage each new and longtime followers of dancehall tradition.
