Gov't plans to build performing arts centre
This was announced yesterday February 8, 2012 by Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn at a press conference called by Follow the Movement (FTM) to announce details of its 5th Annual Top 7 @7 Music Awards Show slated for March 3.
According to Hon. Walwyn, at the end of their first four years in office, Government would hope to have in hand the plans for the building of the Virgin Islands performing arts centre.
Minister Walwyn also emphasised that Government has a desire to support the arts now and forever and over the next four years would be working to facilitate more opportunities where local talents could be recognised and given a larger stage to perform.
"We also recognise that it is important to have education and the facilities to support the arts. We will be looking at the arts in the public schools and how to improve access to technology and training,” he disclosed.
A staunch supporter of FTM, Minister Walwyn also said he was pleased to see the Movement develop to the extent where it is. He also said that Virgin Islanders have always been singing and have reached to the stage where they have gained international recognition such as Iyaz, and Kamau Georges, who will be travelling to the 54th Grammy Awards for his work on one of Lady Gaga’s songs and also Melanie Amaro, who he termed as the VI’s very own.
He also attributed this success to the guidance and teachings of many musicians and teachers in the Virgin Islands including Elmore Stoutt.
FTM has been instrumental in promoting local artistes through the airwaves of Zrod 103.7 FM, and as such, is committed to the development of the music industry in the Virgin Islands.
According to FTM, its mission is to provide a forum for young people to contribute positively to the community through utilization of their creative abilities, whilst equipping them with tools to promote growth and development.
The 5th annual Follow The Movement Top 7 @7 Awards Show will be headlined by the Virgin Islands very own Travis Walters, now known as Travie Rozae.
Travie Rozae, who recently released his first single “See Her in You”, made his mark after twice performing on the annual show.
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