Since the Aracari Resort embarked on its journey to discover vocal talent around Guyana, much has been happening on the Westside.
In May 2016, the resort launched is Jubilee Karaoke Competition which attracted singers from all walks of life and from all around Guyana, forcing organisers to engage in fierce knockout segments in the month-long competition.
Much vocal versatility was brought to the platter but it was the mind-boggling choreography unleashed by some singers that dubbed the contest one with a difference. In the end, it was West Demerara’s Ean Nelson who took top honours; winning a trophy, ,000, a recording contract, and a night for two at the Aracari Resort.
The Champion of Champions Contest stated on June 4, at the resort and this competition attracted quite a lot of singers from Georgetown who all vowed to dethrone the Westsiders. As a matter of fact, Georgetown’s Rhonda Williams was cited as a favourite to win that segment, but disappointed her fans when she shockingly sang her competition song entirely off key.
This worked quite nicely in favour of 79-year-old Westside singer “Jah Joe” who demolished the competition last Saturday to secure the crown and cash prize. The Georgetown singers were livid and openly declared that they will be taking the July crown to the Garden City this time around.
However, the contestants will have to be quite talented this time around since Aracari Resort’s Events Coordinator/Poolside Manager, Alex Wayne, has changed the event into what is dubbed a Karaoke and Culture Fantasia. Contestants are now tasked with presenting on Saturday, July 2, audition pieces in song, dance and drama, before moving on to the next leg of the competition.
Wayne has informed that the prizes for this competition are bigger and better, and invites all dance groups, singers and actors across Guyana to register by calling telephone numbers 264-2946 or his cellular phone 603-1893.
The competition is extended to presenters, ages 17-84.
The Karaoke and Culture Fantasia will conclude on Saturday, July 30.
