PROTECT ANTIGUAN ANIMALS WITH A SMILE

Are you a singer, dancer, or musician? Perhaps even a poet or magician? If so, the organizers of next month’s Antigua’s Got Talent show want to hear from you.

The third edition of the popular event will take place on Saturday, December 14th at Lucky Eddi’s in English Harbour, a spectacular venue complete with a professional stage, lighting, and PA system.

Registration opens today and the contest is open to all non-professional performers aged 16 and over. The show is once again being hosted by Ibis the Livest and entrants will perform before a live audience and panel of celebrity judges.

Soca singer Stephen Gore claimed the Antigua’s Got Talent crown in 2022 and will open the
show next month

Top prizes are on offer for the three winning performances, and a raffle featuring luxury staycations, day passes, gift vouchers, and more will be drawn on the night. As with the previous two editions – held in 2019 and 2022 – the show aims to raise crucial funds for the PAAWS animal charity.

“We are incredibly excited to be organizing the third edition of Antigua’s Got Talent. We know there is a huge amount of talent within our twin isles and we can’t wait to see the acts that sign up this year,” said PAAWS’ public relations officer Gemma Handy. “This is a fun event aimed at unearthing some of the country’s lesser-known stars".

The 2022 show opened with a performance by teen singer Ajanae Bleau, winner of the first Antigua’s Got Talent held in 2019

But it has a serious mission too; the PAAWS shelter which has been running for almost three decades is facing closure due to plummeting finances.

“We hope to collect enough money so that it can continue its vital work reducing the number of sick, injured, and stray animals wandering our streets, which is heartbreaking to see and also presents a devastating blow to tourism.”

This year, VIP sponsorship of the event is on offer and has already attracted interest from a number of private companies keen to lend their support.

“We still have a small handful of VIP sponsorship places left. For just EC$1,000 you can have your company’s advertisement displayed on stage on the night and get two prime spots in Lucky Eddi’s brand new mezzanine VIP area which offers an elevated view of the stage,” Handy explained.

The 2022 Antigua’s Got Talent crown was claimed by soca singer Stephen Gore who will open the show next month and officially hand over the title. “We are appealing to the public to come out on the night, show your support for the performers , and enjoy what promises to be a vibrant and energizing show,” Handy added. “We will also be drawing our raffle on the night and you won’t want to miss the wide array of luxury prizes waiting to be won.”

More than 400 local residents turned out to enjoy the 2022 edition of Antigua’s Got Talent!

The show starts at 8 pm sharp. Entrance is EC$20 for adults, and children free. Registration for performers is now open and the fee is EC$20.

Call or WhatsApp 789-2662.

About PAAWS:
PAAWS has provided a safe haven for neglected, abused, injured, and abandoned dogs and cats since 1996. It is a registered friendly society.

• Its Parham-based shelter has successfully rehomed more than 3,000 animals over the years.
• It is currently caring for 58 dogs and 28 cats, all looking for a forever home.
•  All pets that are old enough are spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, and vaccinated before being rehomed.
•  PAAWS exists solely on donations and is always grateful for cash donations, along with dog and cat food and medication.
• PAAWS is open to visitors Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm.

 Visit www.paawsantigua.com or call +1 268 561-1484.