Philipsburg: --- The road is near for 13 singers when they compete for the golden voice song festival champion. The hype for the show is growing according to organizers. The 13 contestants were chosen by a panel of judges during the qualifying show on February 14th 2010. Contestants are presently in the studio preparing for what many call should be the battle of voices scheduled for this Sunday February 28th at the festival village.Organizers were not too happy with the turnout for the qualifying show however, they remain optimistic about the turnout for the final show on Sunday. The show has two parts; the contestants will sing the song by which they qualified to the finals and a new song making it two rounds. Organizers also decided this time around to start the show early because most of the patrons have to work the next day, therefore the show will start at 6:00pm sharp. Moitiance dance theatre and modeling group will make a special performance for the show. The show will be hosted by Alida Brown Henery and Peter J.
The singers are Erica Van Putten, Keila Gumbs, Shanella James, Mina James, L Key, Michael Paris, Kisha Richards, Ishmeal Fosten, Annick Moses, Shawn Wilkinson, Shawn Jacquet , Heather D and Benjamin Bell. They will be judged on their voice performance, dress code and stage performance. Presently the contestants can be voted upon on Pjd2radio.com. persons can log on and vote for whoever they think will win the competition. Tickets are available at van dorp, DVD express and pjd2 studios for a special price of $10. Entrance at the gate will be $15.
