4th September 2015
So another season ends...and what a phenomenal ending!!
Right now X Factor is on our TVs and some of us have watched and complained about either the lack of talent or the lack of black people getting the recognition they deserve. So last year Launchpad Music decided to launch our very own Reggae Star Factor.
I only attended the finals of Season 1, I remember writing at the time of how well organised and professional it was. However, having attended 4 of the 6 weeks in Season 2, I realised how important it is to support this venture.
Can you imagine the organisation it takes to put on one show let alone 6 meaning 1 each week? The venue, the tickets, the contestants, the judges, the band, the comperes, the rehearsals, the guest artists, the phone calls, the marketing and of course.....The criticism.
Much has been said of how "wicked" the finals were and how well deserving Jo Caesar was and indeed she was, but to really appreciate what has been achieved more support really is needed. I could elaborate about the beautiful voices of the contestants, the tightness of the band, the challenges the judges faced of who would go through to the next week, the professionalism and outstanding showmanship of the comperes, but it really was one of those situations where you had to be there....Each week.
Something has begun which if supported and acknowledged will have a massive impact and leave a lasting legacy for others to take up. Congratulations to Jack Reuben and all involved, I expect and know I will hear great things and hope to always be able to support.
WINNER: Jo Caesar
