$15,000 is up for grabs for the second consecutive year, as the National Cooperative Credit Union has officially launched its 2nd Cadence Lypso competition.
The event, geared at promoting the art form in Dominica, was launched at the NCCU’s office on Monday.
Chief Cultural Officer Raymond Lawrence, is pleading with all persons capable of effectively competing in this contest to give it a shot.
“The competition helps to strengthen culture. It’s important for the private sector to continue to support the arts because government cannot do it alone,” he said.
According to Lawrence, the competition provides an opportunity for artistes to perform.
“The importance of having shows is that it gives them the opportunity to excel in their field,” he added.
Coordinator of the event Marcel Harrigan, is also calling for local businesses to support this art form.
Any individual or group is eligible to participate in the competition once the individual/s is national of Dominica.
Part of the criteria is that only one song per individual or group is allowed, which should not be longer than seven minutes.
2012 Cadence Lypso Monarch Webster Marie, says he will be defending his title when that show is held on October 19.
Director of Tourism Colin Piper says the competition will help the tourism industry achieve its goal of 90,000 visitors by 2015.
I love this competition. Great vibes. but do you think that the fanatic band should be backing up when its lead vocalist is competing? just saying. although they are the best band, but to give everyone a fair shot. maybe fitzroy williams and the all star band or something like that.
we need a similar initiative for bouyon? NBD take note!
i think janet azoo deserved to win last year
Come on Amanda. Really?
Wish I could write, compose and sing. Would give it a shot.
I like the initiative taken by the NCCU in an effort to preserve what is ours. Hope that Dominicans talented in that area see this as an opportunity to get some exposure.
We complain that we dont get the corporate support in Dominica…so when one such as the NCCU takes an initiative like this I hope it is appreciated and the benefits maximised.