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.
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.
