Stage Dreams
An Annual Stage-Music Performance Competition;
for musically talented high
school students (under the New Curriculum) aimed at exposing them to the
national & international platform as they engage in music auditions and
performances for career advancement & awards.
-The competition is in its 1st Season; The project was developed by Youth
Opportunities and Career Accelerator (YOCA) under its Social Enterprise arm
called “Dreams don’t wait”. The Initiative is run by The Alliance for Secondary
Schools Preforming Arts Teachers of Uganda (ASSPATU).
-Eligible Entries; Solo, Duets or Choirs/bands/ Group
-A Four-Level Tier; Level 1: of Video Entries, Level 2: Auditioning before the
Judges, Level 3: Community Engagement & Level 4: The Grand Finale, in Kampala –
Uganda.
Why Stage Dreams?
a) The New Competency- based Curriculum; elevated Preforming Arts to a core
subject with greater potential to develop skills, foster business attitude and promote
youth employment.
b) Secondary Schools are overwhelmed; by the level of talent and passion students
exhibit - producing music, dance, drama, comedy and film pieces that qualify to be
instant hits on the global market.
c) Unfortunately; only less than 5% out of over 4,000 Secondary Schools in Uganda
offer Performing Arts as an examinable subject hence learners with talent can’t be
identified, developed and exposed.
d) School Projects and community involvement; As other students engage in their
mandatory Projects and community work, learners doing several Performing Arts have
a limited practical and field work scope.
e) Career path and start-ups; High school graduates of Performing Arts, if not
supported, have a more challenging take-off and entrepreneurial platform.
1. Auditions and Performances by the students shall be in the School Uniform or
cardigan well marked with the official school logo.
2. Each of the Contestant shall have not less than 07 fans from their own family and
school community members as fans. These shall have to pay for their own tickets.
3. The Contestants shall receive more formidable cash. In addition to the
Contestant, the School, the Trainer/ Teacher and Parent of the lead and best
contestants shall all be awarded cash and prizes.
4. There are other scholastic prizes like Guitars, Laptops, Bursaries & Trips.
5. Top contestants shall be sponsored & linked to both national & international
studios to record winning pieces for an advanced career.
6. The project is coordinated by the Performing Arts teachers themselves, owned
by the schools themselves and promotes field work for students on the New
Curriculum
7. All the key partners are involved and integrated.
Our Objectives
We aim to create change and impact by;
1. Exposing 5,000 musically talented students; from 3000 high schools in Uganda
to career changing opportunities in Performing Arts.
2. Illustrating Performing Arts as a trending 20th century subject/ skill, highly
recognised and with the highest potential to offer a career to Students.
3. Offering technical, image and curriculum support to High Schools that are
offering Performing Arts.
4. Celebrating performing arts and promote the New Lower Secondary Education
Curriculum in schools in Uganda.
5. On-boarding partners and the community that includes; the parents, private
sector among others so as to achieve maximum educational outcomes.
6. Rewarding the best students and winners by receiving money and prizes to
promote their education and start-ups for their careers in Performing Arts.
Why Participate?
- Recognition: Gain national exposure and recognition for your talent.
- Cash Prize: 12M to the Winning Student.
- Growth: Receive mentorship from industry professionals.
- Opportunities: Compete for awards and future career opportunities.
- Pride: Celebrate student achievements on a national stage.
- Encouragement: Motivate other students to pursue creative arts.
- Cash Prize: Cash Prize to the School with the winning Student
- Cash Prize: Cash Prize to the teacher of the winning Student.
- Visibility: Reach a wide, engaged audience.
- Impact: Support youth development and creative industries.
