Saturday, April 14, 2012

Judges make tough call on Urban Quest finalists

For two years running the judges of Mission Australia's Urban Quest have been faced with the near impossible task of choosing the Top End finalists for the youth talent competition.
Once again breaking the rules, they have selected nine finalists instead of the required eight.
Performances at the Casuarina Square semi finals last night displayed a wealth of talent, creativity and inspiration. Songs performed included classic numbers from the stage and theatre, country ballads, soul, pop and original rap tunes.
The Urban Quest Top End finalists will be joined by Alice Springs finalists at the Darwin Entertainment Centre this Sunday night as the young performers strive for the 2012 Urban Quest title and $1000 prize money from Bendigo Bank.


Sunday night's finalists are:

First Name
Last Name
Age
School
Andrea
Carvolth
17
Darwin High School
Brandon
Folino-Driver
15
Darwin High School
Charlee
Mullins
13
Taminmin College
Gabby
Wright
17
Palmerston Senior College
Jayde
Schluter
15
Darwin High School
Jenaya
Allen
13
St Phillips College
Karina
Williams
16
Darwin High School
Kaiyah
Chadwick
12
Monique
Chong
10
Ross Park Primary School
Shiane
Hawke
14
Dripstone Middle School
VJ
Bumanlag
16
Marrara Christian College


Urban Quest is judged by Australian  by Australian music idols Mark Holden, Deni Hines and Paul Costa. Deni, Paul and last year’s Urban Quest winner, Tevita Moala, will also perform at Sunday’s finals.
The singing competition celebrates young talent, music and community and aims to help young Territorians build self-­‐esteem and confidence.
The event is proudly supported by Bendigo Bank, Amity, Argus Apartments Darwin, Quest Serviced Apartments Parap, Independent Grocers and Coca Cola.
The Urban Quest Finals will be held at the Darwin Entertainment Centre at 7pm, tickets are available from the box office.