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Local Young People Show off their Talents at Ballyfamous Show
15th February 2010: The Base, Blackditch Road was the place to be for any talent scouts in the area last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as talented local young people took to the stage for the 6th annual Ballyfamous Talent Show! To continue reading click read more...
The Ballyfamous Talent Show is an eagerly awaited event on the social calendar at the Base every year and this year exceeded all expectations, with the talented youth of Ballyfermot showcasing their skills.
A huge array of singers, musicians, dancers and puppeteers took to the stage, demonstrating that Ballyfermot really has talent to burn! The Dare2Dream Drama Group kicked off the night’s entertainment with their version of “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from the musical “Annie”. After this, a huge array of performers including Dylan O’Sullivan on the tin whistle and freestyle dancer Leah Clarke entertained the packed crowd, filling the 90-seater black box theatre to capacity.
The night continued with the LBL hip-hop dance crew, Evan Dunne, Ryan Gibbon and Sean Carroll’s puppet show and many other performers, before Hollie Moore brought the show to a close with “Singing in the Rain”. The Base was delighted to welcome back special guests George Dunne and Mark Gavin. There two talented singer songwriters are well known to the Ballyfamous crowd, having honed their skills there in previous years. Both enthralled the crowd with their voices and guitar skills.
The Ballyfamous Talent Show is organised in conjunction with Ceol, and they would both like to thank the musicians, technicians and MCs who offered their services on the three nights as well as the adjudicators and all the singing and drama teachers who trained the acts from their performances. DVDs of the event will be available, place your order now at the Base!
What is The Base? The Base youth centre and childcare facility is one of the first of its kind in Europe. Through innovative and interactive programmes, services and activities, it provides a way for people to grow and develop in a safe, enjoyable and fun environment. This in turn brings about positive individual, collective and community change.
The Base supports children and young people living in Ballyfermot and surrounding areas in West Dublin. The wide range of programmes, services and activities contribute towards improving the personal, social, educational and psychological, physical and general well-being of children and young people and help them to fully engage in society.
The Base is supported by URBAN Ballyfermot Ltd, Ballyfermot Local Drug’s Task Force, Health Service Executive, FAS, Young People’s Facilities and Service’s Fund, NDP, EU. Dublin City Council, which owns the property, also provides support and assistance.
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