Media Release

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

If you've always wanted to showcase your talent on stage – whether it's singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument or even juggling or ventriloquism – then make sure you register for Swan Hill's Got Talent!

With the deadline fast approaching to register, the Swan Hill Community Performing Arts Committee wants to hear from you!

As part of the 2009 Go North Arts Festival, Swan Hill's Got Talent is an opportunity for community members to showcase their talents – be it wonderful, weird or downright wacky – and have the chance to win $1000 in the process.

So if you can sing, dance, act, juggle, whistle, walk on your hands or even on stilts – make sure you register your act by Monday, 12 October and head along to auditions on Sunday, 25 October at Swan Hill's Harrison Theatre.

“Most people have some sort of talent, whether it's performing arts, a skill they've acquired or a talent that is unique and off-beat - this is the chance to show the rest of Swan Hill what you're made of,” Swan Hill Community Performing Arts Committee's Claire Glenn said.

“The committee would love to see a variety of acts register and come along to the auditions on the 25 October.”

Auditions will take place from 1pm at Harrison Theatre with the cost just $5 to enter into the competition or $5 to watch the auditions.

From the auditions, 10 finalists will then be selected to take part in the finale on Friday, 30 October at the Swan Hill Town Hall at 7pm (entry to evening will be $10).

“This is not only the chance for someone to win a $1000 but they could also be the next big thing,” Ms Glenn said.

Registration forms for Swan Hill's Got Talent are available from Richardson's Dance School, Strike a Pose, Swan Hill Rural City Council or by emailing performingarts@swanhill.vic.gov.au.

Completed registration forms can be returned to the Swan Hill Rural City Council office in Splatt Street or to PO Box 488, Swan Hill 3585.