Community Talent Takes Centre Stage at Sammy Marks Square: Battle of the Choirs Competition Offers R55,000 in Prizes.
Get ready for an electrifying showcase of musical talent as Sammy Marks Square in the heart of Pretoria, presents The Battle of the Choirs Competition! With up to R55,000 in prizes up for grabs, this event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of community spirit and musical excellence.
The competition, open to bands and choirs from our community, offers participants the chance to battle off for their share of the prize money, prizes include:
First Place: R30 000
Second Place: R15 000
Third Place: R10 000
To enter, aspiring musicians are invited to fill in an application form available on our website or Facebook page with their thirty second video before the 16th of May. The top twelve selected videos will be posted to the Sammy Marks Square Facebook page between the 23rd of May to the 06 June 2024 where customers will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite choir or band. The top six voted semi-finalists will then go head-to-head in an epic battle at Sammy Marks Square on the 22nd of June 2024. This competition is more than just a showcase of local talent; it is a celebration of our vibrant communities and the rich musical heritage they embody. We are thrilled to provide a platform for local musicians to shine and connect with their audience. Adding to the excitement, attendees will have the chance to meet Wanda Baloyi, our esteemed Choir Master, and enjoy a day filled with music, entertainment, and community camaraderie.
Do not miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary event and witness the power of community talent on full display! For more information visit https://sammymarks.co.za OR https://www.facebook.com/SammyMarkSquare
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Author: Candice Perry
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Fun South African Fact: Vilakazi Street in Soweto has been home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners. A tour through Soweto will always stop at Vilakazi Street to reveal a number of heritage sites of great importance to democratic South Africa. Both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu lived here at some point in their lives. In 1984, Archbishop Desmond Tutu received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition for his non-violent fight against the apartheid regime. Nine years later in 1993, Nelson Mandela shared the Nobel Peace Prize with then-president F.W. de Klerk as an award for their role in bringing about the peaceful end of apartheid. Nelson Mandela then went on to become South Africa’s first democratically elected president in 1994.
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Interview with a pirate:
There was a pirate who had agreed to do an interview with a local tv station. The reporter was very courteous and professional, giving a bit of background as to the pirate\’s business. She then began interviewing him.
\”So Mr. Longbeard, are there any risks to your business? I see you have a peg leg- how did that come about?\”
\”Well, y\’see I were sailing along the coast of South Africa, looking to plunder some locals when as I boarded the small boat from the ship, a great white shark came up and got my leg clean off. \’twas scary yes, but thus is the life of a pirate.\”
\”Wow, that is pretty scary- well, how about your hook? What happened to your hand with that?\”
\”Oh now that\’s quite the tale, y\’see I were fighting a rival pirate, and we had locked swords. We had been fighting for a few hours, and were both terribly fatigued. I had a bit of exhaustion and confusion, and when I went to block one of his sword blows, I met him with me hand instead of me sword. Took it right off, but it shocked him so much I managed to get him back pretty good and have him submit. So the hook hand was given as a replacement.\”
\”Wow. Simply fascinating. Now, what about your eye patch? How did that happen?\”
\”Well, one day, a seagull was flying overhead, and I looked up. It pooped right in me eye.\”
\”… Well wow. I must admit, I wouldn\’t think just seagull poop could damage the eye that badly.\”
\”Oh, I forgot to mention… it were me first day with the hook.\”