Bigger than before!
Born To Perform Gala Concert 2016 takes place at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City for two performances this year, Saturday, December 10 at 14:00 and 19:30.
AFTER the sell-out success of the inaugural concert in July last year, which also made great waves in the entertainment industry, Born To Perform is back again to stage their annual gala concert in December with plans to be bigger than before.
Born To Perform’s 2016 gala concert takes place at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City for two performances this year, Saturday, December 10 at 14:00 and 19:30.
In keeping with the theme of “Today’s stars performing with the stars of tomorrow”, audiences will delight in seeing The Graeme Watkins Project, chart-toppers Alexandra May and Ashlinn Gray share the stage with the young talent that blew audiences away last year, namely Marianthe Panas, Josh Middleton, The Buzz and Joshua Moreira.
Joining them on stage this year will also be popular Idols finalist Loyiso Gijana singing Gravity with 14-year old Keely Crocker from Durban.
This year’s concerts will include the addition of video performances from industry greats Louise Carver and Ard Matthews performing the big Just Jinjer hit, Shallow Waters with 13-year old Joshua Moreira.
Isabella Jane and her sidekick Rosie, a big highlight of last year’s gala concert, will be the MC for the two performances.
Born To Perform is a platform created by Gemma Donnelly Marinus and Matthew Marinus to create professional opportunities in the performing arts industry for young, budding, talented children and teens.
Originally from the UK, Gemma has been a major player in the musical theatre industry in SA for over eight years before opening up an elite performing arts school (Stageworx School of Performing Arts) in 2009.
Passionate about growing a bright future for our budding artists, Gemma and Matthew are heavily involved in training and showcasing the future stars of SA.
Matthew is best known as the talented drummer for The Graeme Watkins Project, but most recently is fast making a name for himself as “Dream Canvas Productions” – video production company he has recently formed – where he produces music videos and EPK’s for SA artists.
The Born To Perform Gala Concert 2016 is once again inspired by the annual Royal Variety Show in England. These budding local performers will be teaming up with some of SA’s favourite artists to show the world what South Africa has to offer.
Tickets range from R180 to R220 and can be booked online at www.goldreefcity.co.za or by calling The Lyric Theatre Box Office on
011 248 5000 or through Computicket.
Discounts for groups of 10 or more, senior citizens, learners and students apply. Contact The Lyric Theatre Box Office on 011 248 5000 for more information.
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