"IT Factor" – (Incredible Talent) LANGEBERG TALENT SEARCH

The primary mission of the Rural Arts Development (RAD) Foundation is to introduce the Arts to the community, and to provide a vehicle to keep youth off the streets, educate them in social issues, to set goals and be part of a project supported by the local community.

For talented youth Competitive Platforms instil the desire to join, engage experience, rehearse and ultimately be rewarded with realistic goals. The events create several “part time” job opportunities and mentoring opportunities in aspects of administration of event management.

In addition, these events are a platform for collaborative fund raising by the community. (Food stalls, art & craft, product displays – to name a few) This initiative was taken on by the RAD Foundation as a vehicle to provide entertainment for the SWELLENDAM CANOLA FESTIVAL : 9th-11th August.

Coca-Cola has sponsored the stage and sound for this event, and we will be sending the winners from each town, and each category, to perform at the CANOLA JAM FESTIVAL. (Swellendam, Suurbraak and Barrydale included, and being managed by CAP and collaboration of local NPO’s from Swellendam)

THE EVENTS

The events will take place in the following 9 venues: Robertson, Nqubela, Mc Gregor, Ashton, Xolani, Bonnievale, Happy Valley, Montagu Community Centre, and Montagu Primary School.

The SEMI FINAL will be on YOUTH DAY 16th June 2012 in Montagu.

VENUES

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* Robertson Gemeenskap Saal - 7th April 2012
* Nqubeka Hall - 14th April 2012
* Mc Gregor Gemeenskap Saal - 5th May 2012
* Bonnievale Community Centre - 11th May 2012
* Happy Valley Centre - 12th May 2012 : 14h00 – 19h00 (Start: 17h00)
* Montagu Laerskool - 18th May 2012 : 15h00 – 20h00 (Start: 17h00)
* Zolani Community Centre - 19th May 2012
* Ashton Stadsaal - 26th May 2012
* Montagu Community Centre - 2nd June 2012

We believe that the competition will have numerous short term and long term benefits, namely:
Creating a qualified pool of trainers to assist participants in furthering a career in the performing arts.
Providing positive opportunities for the youth thereby reducing boredom, crime and discontent.
Introducing the youth to various alternative career opportunities in the performing arts spanning from performing artists to managers, impresarios, producers, choreographers, makeup artists, lighting and sound engineers, photography, videography and numerous related career opportunities, in stage, television, radio and film industry.

* Uniting the various cultures in the communities using the collective arts platform.
* Creating cross–cultural understanding, sharing and appreciation.
* Creating opportunities for people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
* Fostering good family relationships through positive interaction.
* Creating confidence and self-appreciation in the youth by investing their energy and creativity in a positive direction. *The positive intercultural participation will have a positive effect on the larger South African community.
* The participants will get exposure to mentors and decision makers in the performing arts world.

SPONSORSHIP REQUEST

We are offering our key sponsors: brand exposure on all publicity and media material, including posters, websites, advertising, social media event listings and leverage with their CSI policies.
What we require in return: Sponsorship in the form of monetary donations, prizes for winners and runners-up, transport, meals¸ and printing. This will enable youth from disadvantaged communities to participate in the event, as part of our “Adopt an Artist” campaign.

We would consider any options for collaboration with contributing organisations.

>> Downloadable Entry Form <<

CONTACT

HELEN GOODERSON
E-mail: ruralartsdev@gmail.com
Cell: 082 886 8023
Box 729 Montagu 6720