R500 000in prizes to be won PLUSMasterclassesand aScholarshipto take part in an International Festival
R500 000in prizes to be won PLUSMasterclassesand aScholarshipto take part in an International Festival
Kids Talent Festival is a one of a kind talent competition in South Africa that offers some of the biggest prizes to be won in a competition environment. Each category winner will receive a cash prize of R30 000 as well as Masterclasses by some of the finest International and South-African artists, some with industry experience of over 30 years.
We are extremely honoured to have Karin van der Laag, Jannie du Toit, Ignatius van Heerden, Berthine van Schoor, Ilse Fourie and the very accomplished International concert pianist Congyu Wang from Singapore and Ben Schoeman from South Africa on our Judging and Masterclass panel.
All auditions, Semi Finals and the Grand Finale will be a great learning experience for every contestant. Exposure to the absolute professional environment of real-life artists, qualified, experienced judges and performance set-up will prove to be an exciting experience for all.
The overall winner will get to perform at the Wêlakapêla Kids Festival 2020 and will be dressed by one of South Africa’s top fashion designers, Thomas Thomson.
The following categories will form part of the 2020 Kids Talent Festival:
Hailed as a “complete musician – a sensitive artist and an extremely talented young pianist”, Congyu Wang is an internationally renowned soloist who has garnered acclaim as a recitalist, accompanist and chamber musician. Born in Singapore, Congyu Wang started playing...
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The South African pianist and Steinway Artist Ben Schoeman won several awards, including the first grand prize in the 11th UNISA International Piano Competition, Pretoria (2008), the gold medal in the Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition, London (2009), the Standard...
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Berthine van Schoor is one of South Africa’s finest cellists and is well known for her warm, burnished sound and versatility. She started cello lessons at age 6 with the legendary Betty Pack and studied with Magdalena Roux at the...
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Magdalena de Vries, South Africa’s foremost classical marimbist, has won all the major South African music prizes and international scholarships. After obtaining performer’s licentiate diplomas (with distinction) from both the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and the...
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Karin van der Laag started her television acting career at 7 years old in the SABC Christmas production They Came from Afar. She is best known for her role of Maggie in the SABC 3 soap Isidingo for which she...
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After completing his studies in law and language studies, Jannie Du Toit started a career in music. He writes his own songs and debuted with his solo album “’n Liedjie vir jou” in 1981. This is followed by a series...
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Ignatius van Heerden, brought up in the town of Ohrigstad, displays his extensive dance training skills in the styles of jazz, ballet and contemporary dance. He successfully obtained several awards and nominations over the last decade, some of which include...
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I am influenced by my environment and use the human figure as a vehicle through which I portray my concepts, emotions and thoughts” Ilse works from her studio in Johannesburg and Plettenberg Bay in South Africa. Trained in art and...
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All competitors will receive participation certificates.
Entry to the following year’s competition for the winners in each category will be free.
The award of prizes by independent adjudicators is not obligatory if the standard of the performance does not warrant it.
Prizes are for overall categories – Dance, Vocal, Drama, Classical and Instrumental each
Masterclass to the value of R30 000.
The overall winner will get to perform at the Wêlakapêla Kids Festival 2021
R10 000 cash deposit
Second place Prizes are for overall categories – Dance, Vocal, Drama, Classical and Instrumental each
Masterclass to the value of R30 000.
The overall winner will get to perform at the Wêlakapêla Kids Festival 2022
R5 000 cash deposit.
Winner of age group 5-7 years
R 500,00
Winner of age group 8-10 years
R 750,00
Winner of age group 11-12 years
R 900,00
Winner of age group 13-14 years
R 1 000,00
Winner of age group 15-16 years
R 1 250,00
Winner of age group 17-18 years
R 1 750,00
Winner of age group 19-25 years
R 1 850,00
Winner of age group 8-12 years
R3 000,00
Winner of age group 13-18 years
R5 000,00
Winner of age group 19-25 years
R7 000,00
Best Junior Piano (age group 5-16 years)
R2 000,00
Best Senior Piano (age group 17-25 years)
R3 000,00
Best Junior Strings (age group 5-16 years)
R2 000,00
Best Senior Strings (age group 17-25 years)
R3 000,00
Best Junior Woodwind (age group 5-16 years)
R2 000,00
Best Senior Woodwind (age group 17-25 years)
R3 000,00
Best Junior Percussions (age group 5-16 years)
R2 000,00
Best Senior Percussions (age group 17-25 years)
R3 000,00
Best Junior Drum kit (age group 5-16 years)
R2 000,00
Best Senior Drum kit (age group 17-25 years)
R3 000,00
