Tobago excels at World Championships of Performing Arts

The six-member group competed in three categories, winning three gold medals in the race to the finals, where they captured an additional gold, an Industry Award and the Champion of the World Instrumentalist title.

A vocalist on the TT Team, Nishtha Rebecca Mohan, secured two silver, one bronze and an Industry Award.

WCOPA, commonly referred to as the Performing Arts Olympics was held at the Performing Arts Center, and the Westin Hotel in Long Beach, California.

The nine day event creates an avenue for talented individuals and groups from over 50 countries to compete in various forms of performing arts including: vocal, dance, acting, instrumental, modelling and many more to earn themselves scholarships and contracts. Competitors range in ages five - 55.