Local boy to sing at champs in New Jersey

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MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Rylan Lemmetuis (11) of Mossel Bay is part of the seven-strong SA team to perform at the International Performing Arts Championships (IPAC) in New Jersey, United States, from 9 to 18 July.

He is the only one in the team from Mossel Bay. The team includes singers, dancers and a poet/actress.

PHOTO GALLERY: International Performing Arts Championships for Rylan Lemmetuis

Two weeks ago, Rylan received his green and gold team SA kit with the springbok emblem that he will wear for the event and this made him super excited about the trip.

He and his parents are leaving for the States on 5 July, and the rest of the team members are leaving on 10 July.

Rylan excelled in the Talent Africa regional and national competitions, earning his place in the SA team for IPAC.

The Talent Africa regionals were in August and the nationals in September last year.

Rylan is a learner at Curro Mossel Bay independent school.

Besides New Jersey, he and his parents will also be visiting New York while they are in the States.

Part of the competitors' package is to see the Broadway show, Some like it hot.

Rylan told Mossel Bay Advertiser: "I'm really excited to see the Broadway show, to see Times Square and the American Dream mall.

"I will be singing three songs in the competition - two pop songs and one Broadway song."

Songs that Rylan has sung in competitions so far include Always remember us this way by Lady Gaga and Middle of a moment from the James and the Giant Peach musical.

To watch Rylan singing If tomorrow never comes by Ronan Keating, CLICK HERE.

Rylan Lemmetuis