No Elimination for 2012 Calypso Show - One Song, One chance, says Chairman
At the press conference which was held at the Central Administration Building, today July 17, 2012, Chairman of the Festival and Fairs Committee, Marvin Blyden and Chairman of the Calypso Sub-Committee Marvin Williams, both stated that Calypsonians are required to bring their best.
“There will only be one show, there will not be an elimination show. The show will be held on the 28 of July, where there will be 18 calypsonians taking part and each will perform one song,” said Mr. Williams.
He added that the Calypsonians are encouraged to put their best foot forward and bring their best song in efforts to have a spectacular 2012 show.
Mr. Williams stated that in a recent meeting with local calypsonians, some of the rules that were enforced by the committee were compromised while others were left as is.
He stated that the performers are required to bring one new song that has never been performed or recently used in any form.
Chairman Blyden commented by stating, “one song, one chance.”
Mr. Williams added that upon winning the event, the Monarch is required to make a guest appearance for free at the Miss BVI pageant, and if requested at any other show, once money is being collected for that show, a payment of $600-$800 will be negotiated.
He added that the Monarch will also be awarded with a brand new car and $3000, 2nd place will be $4000 cash, 3rd place $3000 and 4th place $2000.
“However, there will be a consolation prize given to the other calypsonians, which will be a sum of $500,” said Mr. Williams.
August Festival officially opens on July 28
Along with the changes of the show on July, 28, it was also announced that the official opening of the festival will be held that same evening.
According to committee member and Acting Director of Culture, Brenda Lettsome-Tye, she stated that due to undisclosed issues, the opening will be held on July, 28, 2012.
“Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to move the official opening ceremony from the evening of Thursday July 26, 2012, to Saturday July 28. On the same evening as the Calypso show, will be the official opening of the 2012 festival.”
She added that as tradition, the August Festival will commence with its Gospel Fest, which will be on June 26, 2012.
The official opening of the festival will be at 8 p.m. sharp at the festival grounds in Road Town, with the 2012 calypso show immediately following.
As a result, Mrs. Lettsome-Tye said one advantage of this is that because the Calypso show is following the launch of the festival, “there is no need to create a show for the launch. It’s just going to be a formal ceremony.”
She stated that the launch will cater for remarks to be given by the Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon. Dr. D. Orlando Smith, Chairman of the Festival and Fairs Committee Marvin Blyden, Minister of Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn and herself.
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