Digicel Presents Anguilla’s Got Talent Down to One More Night!

December 4^th, THE VALLEY, ANGUILLA: The Landsome Bowl Cultural Center came alive on Friday 4^th and Saturday 5^th December 2009, with fourteen very talented individuals including; Dwaynequa Baird, Sharmon Browne, Shanda Webster, Kerrol Bryan, Dylon Cognette, Ikimbah Gumbs, Deanna Mussington, Joseph Pradel, Vetlyn Richardson Barcy, Maguada Jackson, Omalie Durand, Maline Ortega, Danny Bryan plus Samantha Cate and Daniella Richardson. They took the stage with various forms of talent ranging from; song, comedy, spoken word and art. All fourteen contestants gave their all on the stage and the crowd responded with applause and contributed their votes by means of texting to keep their favorite contestants in the show for the next round of performances.

When each contestant performed, the esteemed panel of judges which included; Karl Woodley, Sharon Lake, Sharon Richardson, Daphne Jacobs and Allen Newman provided live helpful feedback to assist each contestant in the betterment of their talent for the next round which took place on Saturday 5^th December 2009.

‘From being involved with the Digicel regional talent show, Rising Stars, I saw firsthand the amazing level of talent that we have here in Anguilla and Digicel is honored to be able to provide a platform for our local talent to shine and take center stage,” commented Ms. Brooks, Country Manager.

There was much anticipation on Saturday night as the votes were tallied and the judges’ recommendations were combined to determine which lucky contestants would emerge out of the fourteen. As the evening unfolded and the results were read the following six contestants were overjoyed to hear that they made it  through to the final show which will be held on Friday December 11^th 2009 at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Center; Shanda Webster, Ikimbah Gumbs, Deanna Mussington, Omalie Durand, Maline Ortega and Daniella Richardson. Digicel would like to congratulate all contestants for their bravery and wish the final six a successful night on Friday!

‘I would like to thank all persons who assisted in making Digicel Presents Anguilla’s Got Talent a reality. Anguilla truly has talent in abundance and the mentioned fourteen contestants proved that on Friday 4^th December 2009. I would like thank Anguilla for their contribution to the show and invite you out in numbers on Friday 11^th December at the carnival village to continue to show your support for our final six contestants. Good luck to you all, you are already winners!” said the Marketing Executive Anuska Reymond.

Friday December 11^th is guaranteed to be a talent packed night as the final six contestant’s battle it out in two rounds of performances to determine who will be named Anguilla’s Got Talent 2009Winner. In the heart of good sportsmanship and support the other acts who did not make it through, have agreed to be a part of the final night proceedings. There will be guest performances by; Anguilla’s Road March Champions the Exodus Band, artists from the Grime-e Label will also be there.

Once again Digicel would like to express thanks to all persons who have assisted thus far and committed to assisting during the final show. Additionally, a special thanks to: Titanium Sounds, Rosell Media, HI-Tek Signs and Designs, Anguilla Music Publishing & Promotions, Grime – E Entertainment, Superior Industrial Equipment, Dj Yooshe, Lance Bryan, Jasmin Quinlann, Black Orchid, Trevor Lake, TB Event Rentals and to all others Thank You for being a major part in the first ever Digicel Presents Anguilla’s Got Talent.

Show starts 8:00pm EC$12 per Adult and $6 for children will get you in! Don’t Miss It!!

ENDS