WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (Tantao News) – The School Gyrls, the latest American girl group striving for pop music stardom, will debut at China’s Harbin Ice Festival in the first week of January. The group was brought together by entertainment industry celebrity and executive Nick Cannon, who is making his directorial debut with “School Gyrls,” a film starring the members of the group which is set to be released on Feb. 21. Cannon also wrote the script for the film, which is geared towards a new generation of young people and also features teen singing sensation Justin Bieber.

The School Gyrls’ appearance at the Harbin Ice Festival will mark their international launch, which is intended to capitalize on the group’s appeal to young people everywhere as well as the potential for gaining widespread exposure via the Chinese market. The School Gyrls’ performance at the Ice Festival is expected to reach a TV audience of hundreds of millions. The three teens that make up the group, Mandy Rain, 15, Monica Parales, 16, and Jacque Rae Pyles, 15, say they are excited about the upcoming visit and appreciate the opportunity to perform in China.

The management team behind the School Gyrls at Product Knowledge and NCredible Entertainment believes they have universal appeal. Mack Hodges, President and CEO of Product Knowledge, says “the girls are young, they’re high-energy, and their music is uplifting – it energizes the youth. I think those are (the reasons) why they will be so successful and appeal to international audiences.”

In preparation for the visit, the School Gyrls have been studying China and its culture. They say they recognize that the futures of America and China are intertwined, and they want to play a role in the relationship between the two nations. The group members are all looking forward to first-hand experiences in China and especially a visit to the Great Wall, where they are hoping to shoot their first music video.

Describing the appeal of their music, Mandy, Monica and Jacque say that although their sound is unique, anyone can connect with it, regardless of nationality or even age. Because of the way their distinct personalities blend together, Mandy says, “people everywhere can relate to us. There are going to be a lot of people in China who say, ‘Oh, Mandy’s a lot like me,’ and ‘Oh, Monica’s a lot like me,’ and ‘Oh, Jacque’s a lot like me.”

Feisty, fun and armed with danceable beats and catchy hooks, the School Gyrls hope to take China by storm.