Aspiring young presenters: Strut your stuff at the Scholarships!

The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) invites you to audition to MC at the ACT DALRO Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships 2011 Final Do you believe that you have what it takes to be a dynamic and exciting MC? Then be sure to audition for the role of MC at this year’s prestigious ACT DALRO Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships Final. Young presenters, performers and entertainers who are interested in presenting the Scholarships Final will have an opportunity to audition on July 3rd at the space.com venue at the Joburg Theatre Complex. Six finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their acting, dancing and singing abilities to a live audience and an independent panel of judges as they compete for the Scholarships, and their performances will appear within the format of a variety performance, seamlessly knitted together by a dynamic presenter – who could just be you… “What makes the Scholarship Programme so special is that it has numerous development qualities, and this year we are incredibly excited that we can nurture a future presenter through our Scholarship Presenter Search.” says Nomalanga Nkosi, Programmes Manager of ACT. “In keeping with the spirit of the programme, young individuals under the age of 23 are encouraged to audition,” she continues. At the Final, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) in partnership with the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) and Nedbank Arts Affinity awards two performing arts scholarships to the value of R 105,000 each. The ACT Scholarships Programme is funded by DALRO and Nedbank Arts Affinity. The Final, generously hosted by Gold Reef City, will take place at the Globe Theatre on October 4th. The programme is supported by Sleepy Gecko Guesthouse, Talent Etc. and Classicfeel Magazine. Don’t delay Schedule your audition today by sending an e-mail to Deidre Schoeman at deidre@act.org.za or contact 011 712 8403. Then simply turn up on July 3rd, with the sole aim of being impressive! For more information about the ACT DALRO Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarship or to download a registration form and guidelines for participation, please visit the ACT website at www.act.org.za About the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is South Africa’s premier independent arts funding and development agency. The primary aim of ACT is to increase the amount of funding available for arts and culture initiatives, and to apply these funds to innovative, sustainable projects that make a meaningful contribution to society. Structured ACT funding programmes support projects that contribute to improving the quality of life in communities where it is most glaringly needed. In tandem with this, ACT supports innovative projects which renew and advance the arts in South Africa. In all these endeavours, ACT covers the broad spectrum of the arts, ranging from grassroots and community-based projects to professional initiatives. Go to www.act.org.za for more information about ACT, its funding programmes, criteria for assessment, and submission of applications online. About the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) DALRO is a multi-purpose copyright society administering various aspects of copyright on behalf of authors and publishers. DALRO’s main areas of administration are reprographic reproduction rights (photocopying from published editions), public performance rights (including stage rights for book musicals and dramas) and reproduction rights (whether for publishing or copying) in works of visual art. For more information please visit www.dalro.co.za About Nedbank Nedbank is a Founding Trustee of the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT). The Nedbank Arts Affinity programme was started in 1994, and comprises a suite of banking products including credit cards, savings accounts, current accounts and the recently launched investment accounts. Whenever a client uses an ‘Arts Affinity’ banking product, Nedbank makes a donation to ACT on behalf of, and at no cost to, the client. One of four multi-award winning programmes, the Nedbank Affinity programme has raised over R140 million for arts and culture, sport development, helping needy children, and the environment. Support ACT by opening a Nedbank Arts Affinity current account, credit card account, savings account and/or investment account today and support South African creativity through your everyday banking. Visit any Nedbank branch, call 0860 DO GOOD (0860 36 4663), or for more information, visit www.nedbankarts.co.za