STONE HAVEN, Tortola, VI- The District 6 Christmas Carol Competition will take place tonight, December 19, 2024, in Stone Haven.
The competition, organised by Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) in collaboration with Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), begins at 7 PM at the District 6 office.
The Christmas Carol Competition is open to residents of the districts who are soloists, duos, and groups.
Pre-registered participants will sing a Christmas carol of their choice and will be judged based on vocal quality (50%), creativity (30%), and overall presentation and stage presence (20%). The top two, selected by the judges will proceed to the Sing-off which will determine the overall winner of the competition.
$2000 top prize
The winner of the competition will walk away with a cash prize of $2000.00. A prize will also be awarded to the best dressed group. To be eligible for best dressed, Christmas colours must be worn.
Hon Walwyn, during the Continuation of the Twenty-First Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly on December 18, 2024, invited his fellow HoA colleagues, listeners and viewers of the sitting to support the competition.
“We still want to bring a little joy to the people,” he said.
A soiree will also form part of the night’s event and will include free Christmas treats including roasted turkey, ham, tarts, Christmas cake, drinks among others.
