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T&T Pride 2019 comes to an end (July 25, 2019) History continues to be made, as T&T Pride 2019 comes to an end this weekend, with three major events scheduled. On July 25, veteran actor, director and artist Mervyn de Goeas will host ACTING UP! Chapter 2 – Queer Representation on Stage, Film and Television. The event is a follow-up to last year’s event, which detailed the history of LGBTQI+ theatre in T&T.

T&T Pride 2019 comes to an end (July 25, 2019)

History continues to be made, as T&T Pride 2019 comes to an end this weekend, with three major events scheduled. On July 25, veteran actor, director and artist Mervyn de Goeas will host ACTING UP! Chapter 2 – Queer Representation on Stage, Film and…

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Spoken word, sci-fi and fantasy in a mix (July 24, 2019) Writer and spoken word poet Brandon O’Brien’s first ever solo show, Distress Signals, will showcase his spoken word poetry and science fiction and fantasy (SFF) writing, as well as a conversation with the artist. The show takes place on July 26 at the Writers Centre, 14 Alcazar Street, St. Clair, Port-of-Spain. O’Brien has had short stories and poetry published in local and international SFF and literary magazines such as Uncanny Magazine, Fireside Magazine, Strange Horizons, CULTUREGO, sx salon, Reckoning, Anathema, and Apex Magazine, as well as some anthologies, such as Sunvault: Stories of Solarpunk and Eco-Speculation, and New Worlds, Old Ways: Speculative Tales from the Caribbean.

Spoken word, sci-fi and fantasy in a mix (July 24, 2019)

Writer and spoken word poet Brandon O’Brien’s first ever solo show, Distress Signals, will showcase his spoken word poetry and science fiction and fantasy (SFF) writing, as well as a conversation with the artist. The show takes place on July…

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Christian singer Stephen John breaks the mould with Gospel of Romance (July 22, 2019) Christian singer and songwriter Stephen John will release his new album, Gospel of Romance, this August. The seven-track album focuses on romantic music for Christians. John said he decided to take his music in this direction for three reasons, the first being that it is an expression of another side of his creativity. “Secondly, as a Christian, I also feel that we are a bit imbalanced in what we offer in terms of artistic expression.

Christian singer Stephen John breaks the mould with Gospel of Romance (July 22, 2019)

Christian singer and songwriter Stephen John will release his new album, Gospel of Romance, this August. The seven-track album focuses on romantic music for Christians. John said he decided to take his music in…

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Testimony of a pastor’s daughter (July 20, 2019) The 2nd Time I Fell in Love With Jesus: A Testimony of a Pastor’s Daughter tells the story of 24-year-old Nodia Samuels’ journey to regain her faith. Samuels will be launching the book in Tobago and Trinidad on July 19 and 20 respectively. T&T is the final stop on a book tour that has touched on several cities in the US and Canada.

Testimony of a pastor’s daughter (July 20, 2019)

The 2nd Time I Fell in Love With Jesus: A Testimony of a Pastor’s Daughter tells the story of 24-year-old Nodia Samuels’ journey to regain her faith. Samuels will be launching the book in Tobago and Trinidad on July 19 and 20 respectively. T&T is…

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Memorial for Raymond Choo Kong tonight (July 19, 2019) Grief, sorrow and anger are the prevailing emotions in T&T following the death of veteran theatre practitioner Raymond Choo Kong. Choo Kong, who would have been 70 on August 5, was found dead at his Arima home on July 15. Choo Kong was an award winning producer, director, and actor who founded the well-known company Raymond Choo Kong Productions, which has been changing the landscape of Trinidad’s theatre through comedy for the past 40 years.

Memorial for Raymond Choo Kong tonight (July 19, 2019)

Grief, sorrow and anger are the prevailing emotions in T&T following the death of veteran theatre practitioner Raymond Choo Kong. Choo Kong, who would have been 70 on August 5, was found dead at his Arima home on July 15. Choo Kong was an…

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New music by VOZMUSIC (July 19, 2019) Venezuelan singer and songwriter Irvys “Vozmusic” Dordi will be launching her first album No Puedo Evitarlo on July 20 at the Skyy View Lounge in San Fernando. She will also be filming the video for the title song of the album during the launch. Dordi learned to play the Venezuelan cuatro as a child and grew up with her father and grandfather singing and making music around her.

New music by VOZMUSIC (July 19, 2019)

Venezuelan singer and songwriter Irvys “Vozmusic” Dordi will be launching her first album No Puedo Evitarlo on July 20 at the Skyy View Lounge in San Fernando. She will also be filming the video for the title song of the album during the launch. Dordi learned…

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Bitter Cassava returns to the stage for Carifesta XIV (August 16, 2019) The acclaimed play Bitter Cassava will return to the stage for one showing only for Carifesta. The production, which celebrates its fortieth year of existence this year, will take place on August 18 at the Little Carib Theatre. The play was written in 1979 by Dr. Lester Efebo Wilkinson, who directed the play in its first staging that year and for this revival.

Bitter Cassava returns to the stage for Carifesta XIV (August 16, 2019)

The acclaimed play Bitter Cassava will return to the stage for one showing only for Carifesta. The production, which celebrates its fortieth year of existence this year, will take place on August 18 at the Little Carib…

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Necessary Arts students graduate (July 15, 2019) Social Disorder, the finale of the 23rd cycle of the Necessary Arts School, took an insightful and thought-provoking look at some issues facing T&T currently. The event took place on June 24 at the Little Carib Theatre and featured pieces written by Creative Director and thespian Penelope Spencer. The first item on the programme was a dance by the Junior members of the School, set to "I Am A Child of the Universe," followed by a spoken word piece about the issues they faced as children and teenagers, and the actions they will take to change the world around them.

Necessary Arts students graduate (July 15, 2019)

Social Disorder, the finale of the 23rd cycle of the Necessary Arts School, took an insightful and thought-provoking look at some issues facing T&T currently. The event took place on June 24 at the Little Carib Theatre and featured pieces written by…

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Art at the LOFTT (July 5, 2019) The LOFTT Studio, located above Drink! Bistro & Lounge in Woodbrook, was the venue for the first PrideTT LGTBQ+ art exhibition and cocktail reception, last Monday evening. The event was hosted by PrideTT president Rudolph Hanamji, was attended by several artists and people involved in the entertainment industry, and featured the works of a number of our prominent artists, including pieces by the late Wayne Berkeley, Stuart Hahn, Amanda McIntyre, Stacy Well and Wayde Ramnarine.

Art at the LOFTT (July 5, 2019)

The LOFTT Studio, located above Drink! Bistro & Lounge in Woodbrook, was the venue for the first PrideTT LGTBQ+ art exhibition and cocktail reception, last Monday evening. The event was hosted by PrideTT president Rudolph Hanamji, was attended by several artists and…

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Beyond the Dragon’s Mouth (July 5, 2019) The Beyond the Dragon’s Mouth Festival is a 15 minute play festival showcasing the stories of Venezuelan migrants with an emphasis on human empathy and the similarities of other journeys taken by Trinidadians throughout history. The Festival, which takes the form of the Venezuelan theatre tradition microteatro, or micro theatre, takes place from July 5 to 7 at the UWI Open Campus, Gordon Street, St Augustine.

Beyond the Dragon’s Mouth (July 5, 2019)

The Beyond the Dragon’s Mouth Festival is a 15 minute play festival showcasing the stories of Venezuelan migrants with an emphasis on human empathy and the similarities of other journeys taken by Trinidadians throughout history. The Festival, which takes…

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Launching with Pride (July 4, 2019) The launch of Pride T&T 2019 took place on June 25 with two events, which drew a wide range of people from the LGBTQI+ community, along with their allies. The first event was a pre-launch gathering at the Parliament and the second was the first ever King Show International in the evening. The constant rain in Port-of-Spain did not dampen the spirit of the approximately three dozen people who turned out to the Pride pre-taunch.

Launching with Pride (July 4, 2019)

The launch of Pride T&T 2019 took place on June 25 with two events, which drew a wide range of people from the LGBTQI+ community, along with their allies. The first event was a pre-launch gathering at the Parliament and the second was the first ever King Show…

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Operafest 2019: A show for everyone to enjoy (July 1, 2019) Over-the-top emotions, romance, scandal and humour are the hallmark of The Merry Widow, the 2019 production being staged by the Picoplat Music Development Foundation as part of T&T Operafest 2019. The show will take place from July 5 to 7 at The Little Carib Theatre, along with free masterclasses between July 1 and 3 and an open dress rehearsal for students.

Operafest 2019: A show for everyone to enjoy (July 1, 2019)

Over-the-top emotions, romance, scandal and humour are the hallmark of The Merry Widow, the 2019 production being staged by the Picoplat Music Development Foundation as part of T&T Operafest 2019. The show will take place from July 5 to 7…

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The emergence of Andrew J Fitt (June 28, 2019) Digital artist and writer Andrew J. Fitt’s latest creations can be viewed as part of the art exhibition, Emergence Group Art Exhibition, currently taking place at NAPA, UTT. The exhibition continues until June 30. Fitt’s pieces are mosaic-like, with rich deep colours and hidden depths which draw the viewer in. While he does not create around a specific theme, many of his pieces, like Echostick – a rendering of a microphone, Listen Up, Babe – a girl with headphones and F-Sharp – a man playing a saxophone, are all based on music, another interest of his.

The emergence of Andrew J Fitt (June 28, 2019)

Digital artist and writer Andrew J. Fitt’s latest creations can be viewed as part of the art exhibition, Emergence Group Art Exhibition, currently taking place at NAPA, UTT. The exhibition continues until June 30. Fitt’s pieces are mosaic-like, with…

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National instrument integral to Queen of Soca movie (June 27, 2019) Queen of Soca producer Christopher Din Chong said he has envisioned as pan as an integral part of the upcoming movie Queen of Soca. He is pleased to welcome Methanol Holdings Trinidad Limited (MHTL) Starlift as a strategic partner in the film. Din Chong’s Forward Ever Foundation (FEF) held discussions with several steelbands and MHTL Starlift was selected after much deliberation.

National instrument integral to Queen of Soca movie (June 27, 2019)

Queen of Soca producer Christopher Din Chong said he has envisioned as pan as an integral part of the upcoming movie Queen of Soca. He is pleased to welcome Methanol Holdings Trinidad Limited (MHTL) Starlift as a strategic partner…

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Children make mas at Camp Zante! (June 27, 2019) “In order to return focus to our Carnival and traditional artforms, it is important to vest the knowledge of these traditions in our young people and lay the foundation for preservation of the cultural artforms that are intrinsically T&T.” Vacation camp Zante! founder, Dara Healy made the statement as she explained why the camp focuses on teaching art forms such as wire-bending, mas making, dance, painting, drumming and stilt-walking.

Children make mas at Camp Zante! (June 27, 2019)

“In order to return focus to our Carnival and traditional artforms, it is important to vest the knowledge of these traditions in our young people and lay the foundation for preservation of the cultural artforms that are intrinsically T&T.” Vacation…

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Emergence ends on Sunday (June 26, 2019) VisualArt Galleries’ latest exhibition, Emergence Group Art Exhibition, is currently taking place at the UTT NAPA Campus, Keate Street, Port-of-Spain. The exhibition, which runs until June 30, showcases the work of 26 emerging artists. The artists whose work is on display include: Andrew Fitt, Annalise Dos Ramos, Dunieski Lora Pileta, Douha Aboud, Enaldo Byno, E.R.R, Hubert Jones, Jacob Cino, Joy Luk Pat, Kajal Madho, Kevin Vincent, Mario Blades, Mark Joseph, Micheal Boothman, Michelle Boyd, Nalini Singh, Nickolai Salcedo, Nickolas Peeteman, Nicole Tang, Omar Jarra, Omesh, Onica Singh, Peter Samanek, Paulette Narinesingh, Reanne Williams and Roger Bissoon.

Emergence ends on Sunday (June 26, 2019)

VisualArt Galleries’ latest exhibition, Emergence Group Art Exhibition, is currently taking place at the UTT NAPA Campus, Keate Street, Port-of-Spain. The exhibition, which runs until June 30, showcases the work of 26 emerging artists. The artists whose…

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Exhibition of the creative work continues (June 22, 2019) The Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA) of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (UWI STA) is currently hosting its annual exhibition of the creative work produced by the final year students of the Fine Arts and Design disciplines within the Visual Arts Degree Programme. The exhibition can be viewed until June 29 at the National Museum and Art Gallery of T&T.

Exhibition of the creative work continues (June 22, 2019)

The Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA) of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (UWI STA) is currently hosting its annual exhibition of the creative work produced by the final year students of the Fine Arts and…

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Showcase of the Mannette Academy of Music (June 21, 2019) The Mannette Academy of Music’s third annual show, Showcase!, will take place on June 23 at the Kaiso Blues Cafe. The funds raised from the event will go towards purchasing instruments for use by students of the Academy. Director Barry Mannette said he formed the academy in 2017 for two main reasons. The first was "to keep the Mannette legacy alive in T&T and eventually internationally.

Showcase of the Mannette Academy of Music (June 21, 2019)

The Mannette Academy of Music’s third annual show, Showcase!, will take place on June 23 at the Kaiso Blues Cafe. The funds raised from the event will go towards purchasing instruments for use by students of the Academy. Director Barry…

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Women honour Singing Sandra (June 21, 2019) Raising funds to lift women Women need to stand up for themselves and each other was the main message of the Woman of Substance: Shatter the Silence and Begin the Healing concert, held at the Little Carib Theatre. During the event, an award was presented to veteran calypsonian Sandra "Singing Sandra" Des Vignes-Millington for her work in fighting domestic violence and for women’s rights.

Women honour Singing Sandra (June 21, 2019)

Raising funds to lift women Women need to stand up for themselves and each other was the main message of the Woman of Substance: Shatter the Silence and Begin the Healing concert, held at the Little Carib Theatre. During the event, an award was presented…

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A Team Band heads to Germany (June 21, 2019) The A Team Band will be performing at the BonnFire Festival in Bad Honnef, Germany on June 22 and 23. The Festival is the first ever to showcase Caribbean culture in that city, and will host over 15 bands and popular singers from many Caribbean countries including Cuba and the French West Indies. Marketing and PR Manager Desiree Sorzano said the line up reads as a Who’s Who in the genres of Soca, Calypso, Reggae, Chutney, Dancehall, Zouk, Salsa, Merengue and Afro Beats.

A Team Band heads to Germany (June 21, 2019)

The A Team Band will be performing at the BonnFire Festival in Bad Honnef, Germany on June 22 and 23. The Festival is the first ever to showcase Caribbean culture in that city, and will host over 15 bands and popular singers from many Caribbean…

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Think Art to raise funds (June 20, 2019) The upcoming THINK art exhibition at THINKARTWORKTT Studio is a fundraiser for artist Safiya Hoyte as she prepares to study at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The exhibition begins on June 22 at 7 pm and continues until July 8. Hoyte said she has received a partial academic scholarship, which she will continue to receive yearly once her GPA is maintained.

Think Art to raise funds (June 20, 2019)

The upcoming THINK art exhibition at THINKARTWORKTT Studio is a fundraiser for artist Safiya Hoyte as she prepares to study at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The exhibition begins on June 22 at 7 pm and continues until July 8. Hoyte said she…

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Arts in Action for children (June 19, 2019) As Arts-in-Action (AiA), the Applied Creative Arts, Outreach Unit of the Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA), UWI St. Augustine, celebrates its 25th anniversary as an Applied Creative Arts Company, it will be expanding its vacation camp programme. This year, the three camps being offered are Discovery Camp, Discovery by Stage and Discovery by Design. AiA Artistic Director Patrice Briggs said the decision to offer the three types of camp came about following last year’s experiment of working towards a Children’s Theatre Production which engaged the public with performances on two different show days and times.

Arts in Action for children (June 19, 2019)

As Arts-in-Action (AiA), the Applied Creative Arts, Outreach Unit of the Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA), UWI St. Augustine, celebrates its 25th anniversary as an Applied Creative Arts Company, it will be expanding its vacation camp…

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Local writer to attend World Science Fiction Convention (June 19, 2019) The World Science Fiction Convention is the largest science fiction and fantasy (SFF) Convention in the world and is home to one of the most prestigious awards in the genre, the Hugo Awards. Local SFF writer Brandon O'Brien plans to attend this year's conference in Dublin, once he can find the financing to go. O'Brien is the poetry editor for FIYAH Literary Magazine, a US-based Black SFF online magazine which focuses on SFF and fantasy from across the African Diaspora.

Local writer to attend World Science Fiction Convention (June 19, 2019)

The World Science Fiction Convention is the largest science fiction and fantasy (SFF) Convention in the world and is home to one of the most prestigious awards in the genre, the Hugo Awards. Local SFF writer Brandon O'Brien…

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Teatime at the Convent this weekend (June 7, 2019) Teatime at the Convent is the St. Joseph’s Convent Choir latest effort in raising funds for their upcoming trip to perform at Disney’s Epcot Centre. The event takes place on June 8 and 9 at the Abercrombie Tea House, Abercrombie Street, Port-of-Spain. Choir director and operatic tenor John Thomas said while the choir has a history of travelling abroad for competitions, this will be one of the first times it will be travelling for performance and learning.

Teatime at the Convent this weekend (June 7, 2019)

Teatime at the Convent is the St. Joseph’s Convent Choir latest effort in raising funds for their upcoming trip to perform at Disney’s Epcot Centre. The event takes place on June 8 and 9 at the Abercrombie Tea House, Abercrombie Street,…

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons comes to Christ Church (June 7, 2019) Renowned violinist John Storer, along with a chamber orchestra, will be hosting a performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on June 9 at Christ Church, Cascade, beginning at 6 pm. Part proceeds for the concert will go towards offsetting the cost of travelling to T&T to teach masterclasses and recording a violin sonata written especially for him. Storer will be joined at the concert by a variety of musicians, including Marc Harroo, Sameer Alladin, Wasia Ward, Simon Browne, Caitlyn Kamminga and Hayward Mickens.

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons comes to Christ Church (June 7, 2019)

Renowned violinist John Storer, along with a chamber orchestra, will be hosting a performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on June 9 at Christ Church, Cascade, beginning at 6 pm. Part proceeds for the concert will go towards offsetting the…

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CXC January 2026 examinations administered successfully via solely electronic means CXC registrar and CEO Dr Wayne Wesley said the January 2026 examinations, which were administered via e-assessment for the first time in CXC's history, went smoothly. He said CXC administered a fully electronic and hybrid examination as part of its digital transformation journey across the region. Speaking during a media conference on March 13 from CXC’s offices in Barbados, he said over 10,481students sat examinations across 17 Caribbean states, for a total of 17,695 subject entries.

CXC January 2026 examinations administered successfully via solely electronic means

CXC registrar and CEO Dr Wayne Wesley said the January 2026 examinations, which were administered via e-assessment for the first time in CXC's history, went smoothly. He said CXC administered a fully electronic and…

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Calypsoes to build shelter in Tobago (June 6, 2019) Calypsonian Georgia “The Messenger” McIntyre is the driving force behind the upcoming concert, Shatter the Silence and Begin the Healing, in collaboration with the NGO Women of Substance (WoS). The proceeds from the concert will go towards a domestic violence shelter being built by WoS in Tobago. Veteran calypsonian Sandra "Singing Sandra" Des Vignes Millington will also be honoured at the concert.

Calypsoes to build shelter in Tobago (June 6, 2019)

Calypsonian Georgia “The Messenger” McIntyre is the driving force behind the upcoming concert, Shatter the Silence and Begin the Healing, in collaboration with the NGO Women of Substance (WoS). The proceeds from the concert will go towards a…

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Weight Loss Camp begins July 8 (July 1, 2019) To’ren Healthcare Consultancy (THC) will be hosting its second Summer Weight Loss Camp from July 8 to August 16 at St. Anthony’s College, Morne Coco Rd, Diego Martin. THC CEO and Principal Consultant Leah Lewis said she is encouraged by the success of last year’s camp and looks forward to implementing the lessons learned in the upcoming session. She said the camp was undoubtedly a success, and the following results were achieved in the first year of the programme.

Weight Loss Camp begins July 8 (July 1, 2019)

To’ren Healthcare Consultancy (THC) will be hosting its second Summer Weight Loss Camp from July 8 to August 16 at St. Anthony’s College, Morne Coco Rd, Diego Martin. THC CEO and Principal Consultant Leah Lewis said she is encouraged by the success of…

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CXC to sign agreement with employers at inaugural conference CXC will be signing an agreement with a regional employment consortium to gather employment data to incorporate into curriculum planning at its inaugural Regional Education Conference and fourth Ministerial Forum, taking place between March 16-19 in Kingston, Jamaica. Speaking virtually from Jamaica during a media conference on March 13, CXC Deputy CEO Dr Eduardo Ali said the consortium comprises four regional employer umbrella bodies which represent employers, labour, human resources management and practitioners across the region.

CXC to sign agreement with employers at inaugural conference

CXC will be signing an agreement with a regional employment consortium to gather employment data to incorporate into curriculum planning at its inaugural Regional Education Conference and fourth Ministerial Forum, taking place between…

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Know Your Rights: Seminar focuses on managing musicians and copyright (June 6, 2019) Power Media Hub's inaugural workshop in its Intellectual Property and the Creative Industries Workshop Series drew a mix of musicians, music producers and other artistes interested in finding out about copyright. The session was carried out in conjunction with the Intellectual Property Office and the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs. Founder of PMH, Rachael Collymore, said she hosted the session to raise awareness of copyright issues "because there is a gap in knowledge in the creative industries about the rights associated with their work.

Know Your Rights: Seminar focuses on managing musicians and copyright (June 6, 2019)

Power Media Hub's inaugural workshop in its Intellectual Property and the Creative Industries Workshop Series drew a mix of musicians, music producers and other artistes interested in finding out about copyright.…

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