Scotiabank Junior Monarch Finals postponed

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) regrets to inform the public that the Scotiabank Junior Monarch Finals planned for tomorrow Saturday, July 20 at the National Botanical Gardens Ampitheatre, will now be held on Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m. at the Garfield Sobers Complex, Wildey, St Michael.

The recent several occasional showers over the past days have hampered the full technical set up and rehearsal needed ahead of the competition to ensure that the junior calypsonians can showcase their talents in optimal conditions.

This decision follows consultation with parents, sponsors, judges and other key stakeholders.

Producer of the event and Music Officer Kevin Moore reaffirmed that the NCF is committed to young contestants’ development and to staging the competition in the best possible environment.

“These young people have practice hard and while we cannot control the weather, we can assure you that the work put in our mentors, coaches, band, technical and indeed our contestants will be worth the wait. Our main intention is that these youngsters get to perform in the best conditions possible conditions,” he said.

All tickets purchased remain valid. The NCF sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused. (PR)