Orange Liberia seeks fresh music talents

“We know that there are a lot of amazing talents in Liberia and so we want to use this platform to expose those talents and give them an opportunity to make a big entrance on the national stage,” said Noel Chateau, the company’s chief marketing and communications officer.

Orange Talents is open to young people between the ages of 18 and 35 from the country’s 15 counties and is set up to discover Liberia’s “next big musician and fashion designer”.

The project intends to give provide new talents the support and exposure needed to reach the next level. “The participation of young people from every county is very important to us,” Chateau said.

Billikon Entertainment, as represented by its CEO Lyee Bility, will take care of the music aspect. Ahead of a grand event in Monrovia on 18 May, auditions will take place in other locations: YMCA Gym in Monrovia on 8 and 9 March, Methodist Gym in Ganta on 22 and 23 March, Gboveh High School in Gbarnga on 5 and 6 April, City Cinema in Kakata on 19 and 20 April and Elizabeth Village in Buchanan on 3 and 4 May.

One winner will receive production and marketing for an album and a cash prize of $1 000.

The fashion part of the project will have a single audition on 30 March and contestants will be selected.

“For many of these young people, it will be the first time for their designs to be included as part of a major fashion show, and that alone is an incredible achievement.”

The winner will also get $1 000 along with a chance to display their work at House of Fashion in Liberia.

Interested individuals can submit their applications here. Alternatively, a call can be placed by dialing 111 and indicating interest in the Orange Talents contest.