Q95’s Q Talent Search 2011 kicks into high gear

Q95fm Radio’s 2nd Annual Q Talent Search 2011 Competition is moving into High Speed. The 2nd Annual Press Launch took place on Monday 8th August and established another important milestone for Q95fm Radio. Honors and acknowledgements were lavished on valued Sponsors and especially on Headline Telecom Sponsor LIME.

The management and Staff of Q95 were particularly pleased to honor the talented young people who called the station and had fun singing their chosen songs, and delighting thousands of people, who were listening in Dominica and throughout the Caribbean and the rest of the world via the Internet. Gratitude was also extended to the hundreds of people who called and text their support for the talented Dominican QTS Singers, and to everyone who helped in one way or another, in making the 2nd Annual Q Talent Search 2011 fun filled, and even more remarkable and exciting than the first event in 2010. CEO of Q95 Sheridan Gregoire launched the official start of the more competitive activities and events of QTS 2011, commencing with the Free Bayfront Launch for QTS Fans and Supporters, and then on to the Quarter Finals on Saturday 3rd September 2011.

Everyone is now anxiously looking forward to seeing which of the competitors wants it most, among a field of 32 very talented Dominican Rising Stars. The question is who will emerge as the winner of QTS 2011? And the answer is … it’s anyone’s guess. Every one of the competitors is already a winner in one way or another, and many of them have received generous gift vouchers from patriotic sponsors. Q95fm Radio contends that Q Talent Search is for every Dominican in every community, who believes they can sing, and encourages everyone to get involved next year, in the 3rd Annual Q Talent Search 2012 competition.

Asher Thomas was singled out for great honor as the Historical First Winner of Q Talent Search, and was saluted for what he has achieved in the very short space of time since he was judged winner of QTS 2010 in December 2010. Q95fm radio is proud to be working with Asher on his first Album which will be launched within a few days. Asher really has a wonderful voice, and he makes beautiful music. He is on the way to achieve great things, as he keeps on reaching up to excellence. He is following the footsteps of another prolific Dominican Artiste Heston Francis who is currently making an outstanding impression in North America and in Europe, and whose music is making its way up on the charts. On Asher’s behalf Q95 says “Thank you Dominica, for your sincere support”.

The Press Launch and closed auditions on Monday 8th August was a tangible manifestation that Q95fm Radio is committed to its mission, to discover and promote the best Dominican singers, and to take them to the top. Q95 will continue to celebrate Asher during the journey through the 2ndAnnual Q Talent Search Competition, and will be there for him, and for every other QTS winner, long after the competitions have come and gone, and new competitions take place each year.

32 singers were selected at the end of the Closed Auditions on Monday 8th August.

Shamica Sorhaindo of Delices, Beyanka Moise of Pottersville, Chad Astaphan of St. Aroment, Jerd Dorsette of Marigot, Corlene Letang of Kingshill, Kishon Florent of castle Bruce, Tasia Flossiac of Castle Comfort, Kent Auguiste of Fond Cole, Tahirah John of Trafalgar, Desmond Clarke of Tarish Pit, Raheem Henderson of Eggleston, Macannie Telemaque of Wesley, Royette Laurent of Portsmouth, Linda Martin of St. Joseph, Andesse Thomas of Picard, Germiamah Junkere of Eggleston, Anderson Angol of Morne Prosper, Tamika Jude of Wall House, Vernella Williams of Point Michel, Gershom Romain of Stock farm, Rachel John-Moses of Goodwill, Reyer Raymond of Tarish Pit, Raisa Alleyne of Bath Estate, Khennell Maronie of Giraudel, Glensworth Jacques of Goodwill, Carlene Simeon of Louisville, Curwin Breedy of Bath Estate, Hermina George of Scottshead, Demian Dumas of Bioche, Glen Theophille of Boetica, Tessa Moreau of Mahaut, and Kimon Mason of Mahaut.

One of them will be following Asher’s footsteps, after the final competition takes place on Saturday 22nd October. Q95 assures every QTS participant that they are loved and cherished, and considered to be lifelong members of the growing Q Family inside and outside of Dominica, and on their Social Networks on the World Wide Web, whereby they had delivered magnificent performances during the Live-to-Air Telephone Auditions, and delighted thousands of Q95 listeners worldwide.

Management and Staff of Q95fm Radio reaffirmed their deepest gratitude to LIME, and to all the patriotic sponsors, who are supporting Q Talent Search and the Talented Dominican Singers, and also reaffirmed their intention to help the QTS singers along the journey to fulfill their dreams. Special thanks were also extended to Matt Peltier, Jael Joseph, Sherwin Norris, Lakisha LaBassiere, Alvin Alexander, Shamalie Louis, DJ Big Ben, Kaywana Bazil, Simeon Joseph and everyone else who was helping to organize and execute the plans and programs for the shows, in one way or another, for a job well done so far, along the Journey to the QTS Finals on 22nd October. Q95 also extended special thanks in advance, to everyone who will be buying tickets to attend the QTS shows, and to support the singers from their communities, and to show their love and support for the wonderful Dominican Rising Stars.

Q95 says thanks in advance for attending the shows, and extends advance Good luck wishes to everyone who will be buying QTS Raffle Tickets to win a Brand New 47” LCD Flat Screen TV. Tickets for QTS shows and Grand Raffle tickets are expected to be on sale in August. Q95 also extends a Big Thank You to the Dominica Lotteries Commission, for approving Q95’s request to hold an Annual QTS Grand Raffle, to support the youthful Dominican Singers. Q95 says it looks forward to discovering more consummate Dominican Singing Talent, and to taking it to the world stage.

Management and Staff of Q95 hope everyone has lots of fun, and immerse themselves in enjoying the thrills and excitement, along the way to the Finals of the 2nd Annual Q Talent Search 2011 Competitions, and Grand Raffle.