Community & Business
3 March, 2022
New talent quest gives artists chance to shine at Show
HAVE we got talent? The call has gone out for local amateur singers, musicians and bands to step up to the stage and show what they have to offer as Atherton Show Society holds its first ever Talent Quest.
The Show is seeking performers to enter the Talent Quest which will culminate in the winner being given the spotlight at the annual event to be held on 27-28 June.
Event Manager Kylie Lang said the idea for the talent quest came from a young boy.
“It came about after we were approached by a young boy wanting a stage for his cousin to perform and asked about the Show,” she said.
“After a Facebook post about the encounter with this young boy, a talent quest was created.
“We wanted to give those who had not had an opportunity to perform to an audience some form of a stage to start their journey on.”
Kylie said the winner of the competition would be able to perform as the main act on the Monday evening of the show, while other finalists will have the opportunity to perform throughout the two days.
The show has great prizes also on offer including a recording session in Cairns with Purple Sound Recording Studio, cash prizes and other generously donated prizes from local businesses.
All finalists of the talent quest will also be given free entry into the 2022 Show. Kylie is encouraging local people to enter the competition, no matter their age.
“Any amateur singer, musician or band – young or old – is able to enter,” she said.
“Even if they are not successful in moving forward in our talent quest, it may give them the confidence boost they need to continue on their performing journey,” she added.
Amateur performers are considered those who are paid to perform or have not won any significant competitions.
Auditions should be submitted in person to the Show Office, 10 Louise Street, Atherton which is open from 9am-4pm Monday to Thursdays. Audio and/or video audition recordings are to be no longer than five minutes.
The closing date to enter auditions is 5 March, with finalists announced on 12 March.
The finals of the competition will be held on 2 April at the showgrounds.
