Following on the success of two years of audience and critical acclaim staging their annual Gala Concerts, the Born to Perform  team are thrilled to launch the first single under the banner of their new initiative, The Headlinerz by teen pop group The Buzz, perfectly timed for spring; the catchy tune Shake And Dance.

The Headlinerz is a platform to provide talented young artists who excel, further opportunities in the entertainment industry. The music being created will be by Teens, who will now get the chance to record and produce original pop music aimed at other Teens and Tweens.

First up is the teen pop group sensation, The Buzz, consisting of 6 talented young performers – Jessica Driver, Caitlyn Thomson, Lisa Kriel, Philip Hanly, John Tsenoli and Dihan Schoeman.

They are a funky, current Teen Pop group with incredible voices to match. In the past year since the creation of the band they have hit the ground running, performing at many corporate events, the biggest being the Nickelodeon Festival in front of 4000 people and Born To Perform at the Lyric Theatre. Other events include On The Night at St. Johns College, Microsoft product launch, a stadium event for Life Line and being invited to perform at industry stalwart Collett Dawson’s 25^th Anniversary party amongst many industry and media VIPs.

Shake and Dance is a song based around all the things that happen at a house party.  The Buzz’s vocals just took it into a space where it felt right and we were lucky enough to have industry professional Ayo Solanke lend his talent and expertise to this rocking track with his electrifying Saxophone parts.

Gemma Donnelly Marinus, co-founder of The Headlinerz, Born To Perform as well as owner of Stageworx School of the Performing Arts expands:

“Born To Perform was created to provide young performers a platform to showcase their talents and experience the professional world of entertainment. We are amazed by the success that has come from this platform with many of the performers moving into professional musicals, corporate events and TV and Film after making contacts from our Gala events.”

She continues: “Matthew and I recognized a huge gap in the music industry with regards to SA music being created for the Teen Pop market. Most of the music we hear from this genre is international so we are using our top music artists to create music and fill this gap. We are so excited about our first release Shake And Dance by The Buzz. This is only the beginning!”

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After the sell-out success of the inaugural concert in July last year which also made great waves in the entertainment industry, Born To Perform is back again to stage their annual Gala Concert in December with plans to be bigger than before!

Born To Perform Gala Concert 2016 takes place at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City for TWO performances this year, Saturday 10 December at 2pm and 7:30pm.

In keeping with the theme of “Today’s stars performing with the stars of tomorrow”, audiences will delight in seeing The Graeme Watkins Project, chart-toppers Alexandra May and Ashlinn Gray share the stage with the young talent that blew audiences away last year, that being Marianthe Panas, Josh Middleton, The Buzz and Joshua Moreira.

Joining them on stage this year will also be popular Idols finalist Loyiso Gijana singing “Gravity” with 14-year old Keely Crocker from Durban.

This year’s concerts will include the addition of video performances from industry greats Louise Carver and Ard Matthews performing the big Just Jinjer hit, “Shallow Waters” with 13-year old Joshua Moreira.

Isabella Jane and her side-kick Rosie, a big highlight of last year’s Gala Concert, will be the MC for the two performances

The Born To Perform platform held nationwide auditions and has secured some of the most talented children and teens from around South Africa from all fields of music, dance and musical theatre to join these illustrious performers on stage .

In this years show Born To Perform will be showcasing excerpts from new Broadway Musicals that are yet to arrive in South Africa such as Hamilton, The Waitress and Once, all with the young performers taking the leads.

Other highlights will include a Beatles tribute, a nostalgic musical medley from the classical musicals ranging from 1940’s to current day, Nella Fantasia for those liking a classical aria, Name in Lights from The Boy from Oz, Tell Him and others…..

Born To Perform is a platform created by Gemma Donnelly Marinus and Matthew Marinus to create professional opportunities in the Performing Arts Industry for young budding talented children and teens.  Passionate about growing a bright future for our budding artists Gemma and Matthew are heavily involved in training and showcasing the future stars of SA.

The Born To Perform Gala Concert 2016 is once again inspired by the annual Royal Variety Show in England. These budding local performers will be teaming up with some of SA’s favourite artists to show the world what South Africa has to offer.

The evening promises to be a dazzling display of song and dance provided by our leading stars alongside a wide array of budding talent.

Born To Perform Gala Concert 2016 is on stage for TWO SHOWS ONLY

The Lyric at Gold Reef City

Saturday 10 December at 2pm and 7:30pm.

Tickets range from R180 – R220 and can be booked online at www.goldreefcity.co.za or by calling The Lyric Theatre Box Office on  011 248 5000 or through Computicket.

Discounts for groups of 10 or more, senior citizens, scholars and students apply. Contact The Lyric Theatre Box Office on 011 248 5000 for more information.

Tsogo Sun Rewards cardholders can enjoy instant savings on ticket prices:  10% (Gold); 15% (Platinum); 20% (Black).

Born To Perform Gala Concert 2016 has been made possible through the generous support of The CoLab Network, RADA Unearthed, Idea Lab Events, Justine Mac Photography, Hauser Lighting Design and Carmen Collectd Styling.

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