A R T S CITY SEARCHING FOR CLARENCE- ROCKLAND’S NEXT GREAT TALENT and cultural activities coordinator.
ANIL JHALLI anil.jhalli@eap.on.ca
Festival in Rockland, it was an opportunity that we just couldn’t turn down,” said the Pop Rocks group member. Marleau, 15, started playing guitar when he was four years old, and performed for the
of my dad who would play guitar for me ever since I was very young.” The participants in the talent showcase are scored on their performance, originality and stage presence. The event takes place on May 5 at the Optimist Performance Hall. More information about the competition, and how to register, can be found on the City of Clarence-Rockland’s website. “Whether you’re a vocalist, dancer, ins- trumentalist, comedian, or an artist of any genre, seize this moment to illuminate the stage and vie for the coveted opportunity to showcase your talent during our Canada Day celebrations,” the City said on its website. There is no age limit to enter the competition.
Last year, a group of students from l’Escale catholic secondary school formed a group called Pop Rocks and walked away as winners of the City’s inaugural talent competition. Dylan Marleau,
The City of Clarence-Rockland is on the look-out for its most talented residents, and wants to give them the chance to perform on the big stage at this year’s Canada Day celebrations. For the second year, Clarence-Rockland is hosting a talent competition where the winner receives $1,000 and a chance to perform on the main stage during the Canada Day celebrations. “We wanted to get everyone to come out and get to know their hidden talents, and to bring out the talents of the people of Clarence-Rockland,” said Christine Sarault, the City of Clarence-Rockland’s community
first time in front of a large group of people when he was just six years old. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a passion for music,” said Marleau who enjoys a wide range
Clarence-Rockland is hosting a talent competition where the winner receives $1,000 and a chance to perform on the main stage during the Canada Day celebrations.
a member and lead vocalist for Pop Rocks, said his mu- sic teacher saw the ad on Facebook and suggested the band members enter the talent search.
“Once we had the chance to compete in this talent show, and the fact that if we won we would get to play at the Canada Day
of musical genres and loves music from the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Ricky Paquette. “And I honestly think it’s because
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