The showcase hosts talented learners who showcase their dancing, singing, musical, rap and other talents to win funds for their schools.
Participating schools stand in line to win their share of R60 000, which can be used to upgrade facilities or purchase educational resources. Furthermore, selected participating learners and teachers will receive additional prizes. This campaign, proudly presented by Liberty Promenade and powered by MTN, is now in its 12
th year, as part of the mall's social responsibility initiatives.
Each year, the Next Generation musical showcase is centred around a different theme, designed to inspire learners to incorporate optimism, creativity and innovation. The 2023 theme is 'Mental Health x Superheroes: We're in this together.
The theme needs to be reflected in the performances. Learners are encouraged to highlight what the theme means to them and portray:
- their understanding of and support for mental health awareness
- what it looks like
- how to get help, and
- an encouraging message to those who are struggling with mental health issues.
At the live event, a panel of judges will select the top-performing schools. The winning primary and high schools will receive R20 000 cash, and runner-up primary and high schools will win R 10 000 cash, says the event.
The competition was open to all schools in Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha. The 21 participating schools are:
- Alpine Primary
- Beacon School for LSEN (learners with special educational needs)
- Caradale Primary
- Cascade Primary
- Highlands Primary
- Hyacinth Primary
- Imperial Primary
- Intshayelelo Primary
- Jamaica Way Primary
- Lantana Primary
- Lentegeur Secondary
- Lentegeur School for LSEN
- Montagu Drive Primary
- Portland High
- Rocklands Secondary
- Summerdale High
- Spine Road High
- Wavecrest Primary
- West End Primary
- Woodville Primary, and
- Yellowwood Primary School.
"Every year, the young participants of the Next Generation musical showcase never cease to amaze us, as they leverage the platform to share their views on issues that affect them and their community in the most creative ways," says Brenda Bibby, general manager of Liberty Promenade.
"Their vitality, innovation, positive outlook and exceptional talents leave a lasting impression. We're confident that the 2023 edition will be equally incredible, and we can't wait for this year's event," concludes Bibby.
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www.libertypromenade.co.za or contact
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