Gospel Song Fest features talented youths

St. Maarten will hear from some of the island's most talented young people on October 4 when the Optimist Club of Soualiga hosts a Gospel Song Fest.  Ten individuals and two groups all beteween the ages of 7 and 15 will come together for a group performance and then face-off against one another to determine the champion of champions.

The Song Fest is chaired by Optimist Club member Angel Lecroes.  She explained that the objective of the program is to allow young people to express their creativity in song and to share a positive message to the community.  Tickets are being sold to the event, $10 for adults and $5 for children.  Funds raised benefit other Optimist Club projects for youth.