All is set for the Joyce Simeti Talent Search Show to be held at the Praise and Worship Centre in Harare next week.
REPORT BY OUR STAFF The show, founded by gospel singer Joyce Simeti, will have its inaugural edition at the centre, which is located at the corner of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue and Chinhoyi Street, on June 15.
Hundreds of aspiring artistes in various genres have registered to take part in the contest.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, the gospel singer said she was inspired to come up with the show after meeting a lot of people that sought assistance to nurture their talents.
“Every day I meet people that tell me they are good in various arts disciplines and ask for help,” said Simeti.
“I have never had time to assist such people because I would be busy with my projects. I would encourage them to approach producers or studios to be auditioned, but I realised that I can also have a hand in giving them exposure.”
Simeti said outstanding artistes will be offered free studio time and grooming.
The show will not be limited to musicians, as it will also rate talents in modelling, poetry, designing and acting, among other genres.
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“A well-wisher has identified talented children from a number of orphanages that will also take part at the show.
“These children hardly have exposure, although some of them are very talented.
“I am happy this well-wisher decided to give the children a chance to showcase their talents and an opportunity to rise.”
The first show invites aspiring artistes to present their own products. Those selected at the show will be given assignments to work on for six months.
They will present their assigned works at the second Joyce Simeti Talent Show, to be held in December.
