Quest for Talent

The Annual Jacaranda Quest for Talent

About the Quest

Each year southeast Queensland’s best young talent converges on Ipswich to compete in the Jacaranda Festival Quest for Talent.

The Goodna Community Association is excited to be able to provide local performers the opportunity hone their skills and practice in front of an appreciative crowd at the Jacaranda Festival.

The Quest provides a fantastic development opportunity for performers to hone their skills in front of qualified judges and the local crowd.

With professional staging and sound, you’ll be working with pro’s and putting on one of the greatest live shows.

So what are you waiting for? Will you be our next Quest for Talent winner? Enter Now!

The Venue

The Quest is staged inside the Goodna Jacaranda Festival, this year on Friday 24th October

Festival Gates open at 4PM and the Quest starts at 4:30PM sharp.

Contestants are required to make their way backstage during the section prior to their performance. When not required backstage for your performance, you are welcome to remain with your family and friends in the audience and enjoy the other performances.

Contestants must check in side stage with the Quest for Talent Team as early as possible on arrival.

The Festival is a ticketed event. All attendees need a valid ticket to enter. See Entries details for more information.

Entries

Each Entry to the Quest for Talent costs $22 including GST.

Each entry will receive two tickets, to be used by the performer and one support person. Additional tickets can be purchased ahead of time. If you are entering multiple times under different groups / categories you are welcome to specify different recipients for the included tickets.

Heats

Currently we have no plans to hold heats. Should a large number of entries be received we will conduct heats for categories where appropriate and communicate the information to contestants.

Category	Age Bracket	1st	2nd	3rd
Dance	Junior (Under 13)	$150	$75	$50
	Intermediate (13-18)	$150	$75	$50
	Adult (19+)	$150	$75	$50
Vocal	Junior (Under 13)	$150	$75	$50
	Intermediate (13-18)	$150	$75	$50
	Adult (19+)	$150	$75	$50
Original Song	Open (all ages)	$150	$75	$50

Quest Rules

All contestants and others attending Quest for Talent do so at their own risk.
Acts are defined as a specific individual or group of individuals.
Groups must perform with the same individuals at the heats and finals. Substitutions are not permitted.
Individuals can enter in multiple acts as members of groups.
Entries are to be submitted by completing the entry form below
Entries are accepted via category requirements.
Cateogory Information
- Dance – Stage requirements and tech requirements must be included in the performance application form.
- Vocal – Any song can be sung as a group or single act accompanied by a backing track or a capella.
- Original Song – This category is reserved for those who have written their own songs, poetry, or other vocal art. Three copies of the lyrics must be submitted to the Quest For Talent Team at check-in on the day of the event.
Entries close October 1st
Payment must be received immediately upon entry. If payment is not received by the entry close date, the entry may be forfeited.
Confirmation of participation will be sent via email shortly after entry submission is completed.
Age Restrictions for Groups – group acts will be determined for Senior or Junior categories based on the age of the oldest performer.
The competition age group for a duo or ensemble will be determined by the age of the oldest member.
Any stage requirements, props and technical needs must be provided on the entry form
Backing audio is to be supplied in MP3 format with your entry.
Live vocals must not be prerecorded or duplicated in the backing track.
Performance time is limited to a maximum of 4 minutes.
The judges’ decision is final and no discussion will be entered into.
Contestants will be notified on the same night as the heat if they will proceed to the grand finals.
Inappropriate behaviour towards judges or other officials will not be tolerated.
Substitute judges may be used.
No person other than competitors and one parent/supporter per act will be allowed back-stage without the Stage Manager’s approval.
Management retains the right to alter or amend the program in any way, or to combine any categories in which insufficient entries have been received. Any decision in this respect will be final.
All entrants must accept the terms and conditions upon entry.
Any prizes awarded to Quest winners will be distributed within 14 days of the event. Cash prizes will be issued by way of electronic gift cards.
All contestants are required to provide a signed release to participate in Quest for Talent. For contestants under 18 years of age, the release must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Contestants or their Parent/Guardian will be required to sign a consent form / waiver at the event before competing.