The Government says it is delighted to congratulate Christian Hook on his success in the Sky Arts Portrait of the Year competition. This outstanding achievement, says the Government, reflects wonderfully well on Christian’s ability and on Gibraltar’s lively arts scene.
Set to take place on Saturday 27th December, Rock on the Rock Club’s annual Singer and Songwriter competition has drawn in eight local artists to compete with only their voice and one accompanying instrument.
As the festive season comes into full swing, arrangements are well underway for the organisation of the Three Kings Cavalcade, organised by the Cavalcade Committee. The Gibraltar Cultural Services have been working closely with the committee to ensure that once again sweets are distributed at the event.
As previously announced, the New Year’s Classical Concert returns to the Government’s cultural calendar. The event will be organised for the Ministry of Culture by the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society in collaboration with the Gibraltar Cultural Services.
The Gibraltar World Music Festival has opened it’s books, for the 2015 competition, to all professional artist and the general public. The competition, which will be held next year, has the theme Khamsa.
Khamsa stands for ‘Five’ in Arabic, and in symbology, the open right hand, has a significant usage as a sign of protection throughout history. The symbol is thought to provide defence against the evil eye and will feature as the main theme in this fourth edition of the GWMF.
The invitations to participate is open to all, for all artistic expressions. The competition boasts public exposure in Gibraltar, through an exhibition of works (to be shown in Irish Town and the winner will receive £200, a night stay at the Sunborn Hotel and two tickets for the festival.
All entries must be processed by the 15th February 2015.