By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The 6th edition of Sounds of ALAT, a boot camp and creative workshop organised by ALAT by Wema, will take place from May 1 to 5, 2023, the Africa’s first fully digital bank has announced.
The programme was designed to support young creatives in the entertainment industry in Nigeria. It is a co-creation campaign that brings together celebrities, facilitators, and judges from various sectors of the entertainment industry, including scriptwriters, producers, recording artists, sound mixers, A&R talent managers, and enthusiasts.
The workshop is part of ALAT’s anniversary activities to give back to society by supporting young creatives and upcoming artists in the entertainment industry.
To participate and launch your music career with a bang, participants will have to download ALAT on iOS or Play Store, upload a 1-minute video of their Sounds of ALAT demo on Instagram, tag @Alat_ng, and use #SoundsofALATEntries and #ALATat6.
Out of the entries received, 50 will be selected for the boot camp, and the top 10 will receive adequate training from proficient judges who are celebrities with experience and proven track records in the creative industry.
The top 3 participants will present their jingle material for the cash prize of N3 million for the winner, N2 million for the first runner-up, and N1 million for the second runner-up, along with various consolation prizes and branded merchandise.
According to a statement from the lender, the event will take place at Wema Bank, Purple Academy.
“We are excited to support young creatives in the entertainment industry through Sounds of ALAT. The workshop will provide a platform for participants to acquire industry knowledge and showcase their talent.
“We encourage interested persons to visit www.alat.ng/soundsofalat or follow @alat.ng on all social media channels for more information,” the Head of Brand and Marketing Communications, Mabel Adeteye, said.
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