Thursday, October 17, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Local Youth Shine In Young Whitsundays Got Talent

Last Sunday marked the sixth Young Whitsundays Got Talent event and there was over 300 people in attendance cheering on the youth of the Whitsundays as they hit the stage.

Organiser and coordinator Paula Hovey said the talent was amazing, the turnout was great, and the overall event was fabulous.

Equal first was Category 5 (band) and Dom & Kaydee (duo).

Second was Relaxolotyl (band) from Townsville in which every band member was under 11 years old. 

Third was Samara Risteski who was 12 years old and it was her first time on stage. 

Winner from the 2022 Young Whitsundays Got Talent Tiffany Grace performed new songs and she was sensational, a true inspiration to what the current participants can strive towards.

Looking forward Paula hopes to grow the event and next year they will open a Whitsundays Got Talent headquarters in Cannonvale with music workshops, vocal coaching, merchandise for sale, and more exciting news to come.

It will be a great place for the youth of the Whitsundays to learn and grow as musicians.

Paula also expressed her thanks to Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill for hosting, and all other sponsors and supporters for making the event what it is today.

Photo of all the winners, plus Judge and Councillor Jan Clifford, Bronnie Nicol, Organiser and coordinator Paula Hovey, Barb Hill and Rebecca Olsen. Photo supplied

All bands in this years Young Whitsundays Got Talent

Bliss, Vogue, and Echo
Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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