Sanlam's Got Talent

So I had the privilege of attending the Sanlam's Got Talent Showcase this year. Ian von Memerty was the MC for this event, and since I am his official Western Cape pianist, I played the piano for him. This whole concept and execution thereof is phenomenal. Often businesses come up with the most amazing ideas, but then fall short with the execution. Not Sanlam:

Sanlam's Got Talent starts with an audition process where people who work at Sanlam are allowed to audition to be part of the showcase. So they choose their cast, and then they HIRE A MUSICAL DIRECTOR to conceptualise, arrange and present the showcase. WOW! They then hire a beautiful venue (this year it was the lovely Lagoon Beach Hotel) where they have 2 performances: the first one for senior management and the second for junior management. The juniors, by the way, were alot more fun! Then (now this is the best part) they hire Professor Mike Campbell's Jazz Ensemble to accompany their singers!!! Not backing tracks or a pianist, but a jazz ensemble complete with brass!

So they really put on a great quality show. Then there's the cast: well, Sanlam definitely has talent. Every single cast member has talent. 8 people who love singing so much, and have the voices to match their passion. I (obviously) had my favourites: the young lady with the Yaris who sang Celine Dion and the slightly....uhm....less young lady who did Tina Turner. I have NEVER heard Tina done this well. Shit, I must find this lady: I wanna do a show with her.

So now why can't more companies (including ones that are linked directly to the entertainment industry) have this kind of budget for their young talent? Certainly a happy staff is more productive??

On a different note: 1 down, 2 to go! My verrucas. My right foot has healed completely. YAY!!! Now just one sore foot... After months of medication it took normal white VINEGAR!

One more question: long or short? Please advise.