A full house greeted the ambitious youngsters who sung their hearts out at the second heat of Young Whitsundays Got Talent competition which was held at the Grandview Hotel in Bowen on Sunday.
A total of 12 contestants and four bands performed in front of over 150 guests who all threw their support behind these young and emerging artists.
Event organiser Paula Hovey said it was a fantastic day.
“There was phenomenal talent, and it was a full house!” she said.
Airlie Beach Festival of Music (ABFoM) founder, Gavin Butlin (Butto), said that the future of music is in safe hands which is testament to the quality of artist that performed on the day.
The event is now in its fourth year and is a gateway for young musicians to perform live on stage and, if selected, progress to the finals which are due to be held at Northerlies on October 23.
The winner and runner-up of the competition will be permitted backstage at the upcoming ABFoM for a ‘live’ experience where they can meet some industry legends and discover what it is like to be a superstar.
The Bowen heat guest judges included Councillor Jan Clifford, Bonnie Nicole from ABFoM and radio presenter Tony Fossey.
Five-piece girl band ‘My Envy’ rocked out to Oasis’ Wonderwall and shot through to the grand final with their rendition of this 90’s classic.
Also heading to Northerlies next month is 18-year-old solo performer Tiffany Grace who is a “well-acclaimed young artist with amazing talent” and performed an original song with her guitar on the day.
Solo artist Sienna Baxwell also got herself a place in the finals for the second year in a row.
This confident young lady with incredible stage presence is hoping to take the top spot this year.
While seven-year-old, Echo, did not make it to the finals, she did receive an encouragement award and will be performing on the day.
The Grand Finals will see the culmination of the all the talent perform in one event, bringing together winners from both the Proserpine and Bowen heats.
Winners from past years will also hit the stage and include Noah Robertson and Ivanna Laggos.
WHAT: Young Whitsundays Got Talent Grand Finals
WHEN: Sunday, October 23
WHERE: Northerlies
