India Post News Service
Antara Raja (Junior at Irvington High School, Fremont, CA), was honored to attend an invitational music conference – iPOP (International Presentation of Performers) that witnessed over 600 performers from 30 countries worldwide.
This conference spans over 5 days [Dec 27 thru 31st) at Anaheim, LA attracting top-notch talent performers, leading agents, managers, casting directors & music industry professionals. With Indian American talent in very small & negligible numbers, Antara’s talent shinned.
She has been training last 4 months, bagged 2 awards, and won the audition to sing at the showcase “The Greatest Showman” gala & awards night (Rewrite the stars) directed by industry leading talent scout, actor, show director Bridgett Foster
Antara was humbled to train with Leading musician & American Idol Judge James Lugo. With back-to-back non-stop training sessions, showcase rehearsals, and competitions, Antara exhibited her talent in singing & acting and impressed 25 agents who offered her a callback and were ready to represent her.
Proud for Antara to be elevating Indian-Americans, from the Bay Area in a competitive LA talent group and amongst wonderful performers and artists at large. Our Bay Area kid is breaking new barriers, it is a proud moment for all of us, our community, country and Fremont City.
About iPOP! LA
iPOP promotes emerging talent to leading agents, managers, casting directors, and music industry professionals. Approaching its 21st year, iPOP! is held in Los Angeles every winter and summer. Performers attend from over 30 different countries.
At the event, they work with industry experts and participate in competitions in front of the many agents and managers who are looking for the stars of tomorrow. This past Dec 2023, iPOP made history, with high performers in attendance, agents, and 2,200+ callbacks. Thankful for the leadership by Ron Patterson.