Media Release 26 April 2011     LAST BAND STANDING    MAY – JUNE 2011   The National Theatre of Namibia plays a pivotal role in the promotion, development and safeguarding of Performing Arts in Namibia.   The Local Bandstand was a very popular program on the NBC television, for ‘Live Band’ performances, during the late nineties. The NTN is now bringing it to the Theatre Stage with the assistance from some strategic partners.   This initiative is amongst others to recognise and celebrate the essence and the power of Live Music Performance:   ·         To provide the target audience, who increasingly feels marginalised with quality entertainment: ·         To provide a platform for artist (musicians) to market their music and improve their livelihoods. ·         At the same time, the event will present a rare opportunity for artsits to share a common space and network with fellow musicians to compete and celebrate for the love of music. ·         The event will further enhance the social and market positioning of the participating stakeholders and partners.   This pilot production will give 16 bands the opportunity to play off against each other. With a 1st prize of N$ 30 000, 2nd prize N$20 000 and 3rd prize of N$10 000 it is sure to be the event to attend.        Prelimenary rounds will kick off on Wednesday 04 May 2011.   04 May Shem Yetu & Sigera Band 07 May Mighty Dreads & Heritage 11 May Ras Sheehama & The Weekend Band 14 May Famaz Attak & RUN N.A.M.S 18 May FuJazz & Axue 21 May Big Ben & Silver Stars 25 May Sharon v Rooi & Patricia Ochorus 28 May Erna & Band & Stella & Band   For the 2nd Round in June 8 Bands will play off agains each other and 4 bands will proceed to the final on 29 June   Tickets for the prelimenary round will be availble from NTN Box Office as well as@ the door NTN Backstage.   Please follow the Press for information regarding the Last Band Standing or contact – Zellmari at 061-374 416     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Issued by: Enid R Johr Public Relations and Marketing Officer      

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