UPDATE: The MNET and Mission Community Services Society (MCSS) youth talent show and open mike drew an enthusiastic crowd of about 50 to the comfortable studio stage on March 16 on Railway Avenue.

Many of the young people attending said they would love an encore performance, said Aaina Grover, key organizer with MCSS.

The event featured locals in the 16 to 22-year-old age bracket.

Entertainment ranged fro guitar solos and poetry to  piano playing and singing.  For a complete Facebook album of the event, supported by MNET and Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

For a complete Facebook picture album from the night, click HERE.

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Entertainment of all kinds will be showcased March 16, at 7 p.m. at MNET Arts Club on North Railway Street for a special youth-only talent show and open mike presented by Mission Community Services Society and MNET.

Catering to the 16 to 22-year-olds in the community, Sounds @ The Studio event is also putting out a special call for New to Canada youth in Mission who want to enjoy some local fun.

To find out more about the event, the prizes and what’s in store, contact Aaina Grover at [email protected].

Are you a musician, aching to showcase your skills? Perhaps you’re a poet, ready to unveil your set of rhymes. Maybe you’re a singer, dreaming of a stage beyond your shower curtain.

All acts are welcome from every part of the world with a special invitation to newcomers  international students in Mission! Transportation can be arranged if needed.

Sounds @ The Studio will be an open and inclusive space with no strings attached and a chance to win some awesome prizes!

Refreshments will be served and the cost is absolutely FREE!

All interested performers between the ages of 16-22, please email:

[email protected] or call/text 416-826-5040.

You can also find us on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1742299506003563/

Instagram: @straight_outta_mission