The project is a joint venture between HORTGRO and VinPro, representative organisations for these two industries.
"Agri's got Talent enables the fruit and wine industries to give recognition to the singing talent of their employees, and gives them the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills with which they can make a difference in their communities," says Anton Rabe, executive director of HORTGRO, which presents the project for the second consecutive year.
A total of 75 video entries were received from throughout the Western Cape, from which the Top 10 was selected. The finalists will attend a week-long workshop in Paarl at the end of July, which includes voice and stage training, as well as a life skills programme. The winner, who will be announced at a gala evening, will receive a cash prize and the opportunity to perform at agricultural events.
Monica Plaatjies: Morning Star, Grabouw
Erien Smith: Graaff Fruit, Ceres
Miena Stuurman: Lorraine Private Cellar, Rawsonville
Charlene Theunissen: Fruitways, Molteno
Rayline Booysen: Rhodes Food, Tulbagh
Armando Baartman: Saratoga Fruit, Robertson
Yolande Michaels: La Colline Packshed, Robertson
Z Pudumo: Fruitways, Graymead
Elsie Matika: Houtbaai Farm, McGregor
Nolisa Gusana: contract worker at Vergelegen Wines, Somerset West.
"The partnership with HORTGRO emphasises the fact that both these industries view the empowerment of their workers as a priority," says Rico Basson, VinPro managing director.
The gala evening will be held on 31 July 2015 at the Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West.
