Picture: One of the artists performing during Taung Cultural Calabash
By OBAKENG MAJE
20 September 2024- The Mmabana Foundation said it is proud to host the annual district auditions for the embattled Taung Cultural Calabash (TCC). The Mmabana Foundation said it is also committed to nurture, develop and promote artistic talent in the North West.
Mmabana Foundation Marketing and Communication Manager, Kgalalelo Molotsi said these auditions will take place across the province, aiming to identify the top contenders in each discipline—Performing Arts and Visual Arts—who will advance to compete on the main stage at the upcoming main competition.
Molotsi further said Mmabana Foundation invites all emerging artists in the province to audition for the Taung Cultural Calabash and seize the opportunity to participate in the main competition, where they stand a chance to win cash prizes.
“The auditions are open to performing and visual artists between the ages of 18 and 35, who are residents of the North West and are South African citizens. The auditions will take place at Mmabana Taung Centre on 25 September 2024.
“They will commence at Klerksdorp Civic Centre on 26 September 2024, on 27 September 2024 at Mmabana Lehurutshe Centre, while on 28 September 2024 at Rustenburg Information Centre,” she said.
Molotsi added that artists should come prepared to showcase their talents in the disciplines such as Performing Arts: Music (Instrumental and Acapella), Drama and Poetry, Dance (Contemporary, Freestyle, Gumboots, Pantsula, Hip-hop). Visual Arts: Drawing and Painting, Clothing Design, Craft, Photography, and Sculpture.
She said participants are required to bring a photocopy of their identification document to the auditions.
“Information about the main festival, including dates and the traditional programme, will be shared in due course.
“Mmabana Foundation management is dedicated to creating equal platforms for the creative sector in the province, offering artists from across the region opportunities to showcase their talents,” said Molotsi.
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