The sound of young voices, powerful harmonies and South African pride will fill the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley as the provincial finals of the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) take centre stage on 28 and 29 May.

At this event, more than 4 350 learners from 32 primary schools and 28 high schools across the province will gather in Kimberley for a spectacular celebration of music, culture and youth excellence.

Audiences can expect electrifying performances, moving traditional songs and stirring choral arrangements that showcase the extraordinary talent and spirit of the Northern Cape’s young people.

This year’s provincial finals carry even deeper meaning as learners use music to commemorate 50 years since the June 1976 Youth Uprising, honouring the bravery, resilience and voices of the youth who helped shape the nation’s history.

Through every note and every performance, the stage will become a tribute to the past, a celebration of the present and a powerful reminder of the role young people continue to play in building South Africa’s future.

On Thursday, primary schools will be on stage, while secondary schools will showcase talent on Friday.

The MEC for Education, Abraham Vosloo, will officiate the opening on Thursday, 28 May at 08:30. Members of the public are invited to witness this music spectacular, says Geoffrey van der Merwe, media liaison officer of the Northern Cape Department of Education. Entrance is free.