Quest for Talent – FAQ
Junior 13 and under
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $50
Adult 14+
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
Group Open
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
Junior 13 and under
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $50
Senior 14+
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
Open all ages
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
Open All ages
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
Open All ages
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
Monetary prizes for the Quest winners will be paid by cheque. Winners are to provide their details to the coordinator upon completion of the Quest Grand Final.
Venue
Frank McGreevy Function Centre
112 Brisbane Terrace
Goodna QLD 4300
Heat Dates
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October
Performance Times
Saturday – Juniors – 9am to 11am
Saturday – Seniors – 11am to 1pm
Sunday – Opens – 9am – 12pm
Sunday – Juniors – 12pm – 3pm
Sunday – Opens – 3pm – 6pm
Sunday – Seniors – 6pm to 9pm
Parking
Ample parking is available at this site
Venue
Jacaranda Festival at Evan Marginson Park, Goodna
Dates
Sat 27 Oct
Registration Time
From 9:30 (MUST be registered and backstage at call time, prior to your category beginning)
Performance Times
Will be assigned once heat winners are announced
Parking
Parking in and around the Festival site is available but can be difficult – allow yourself plenty of time.
Food/Drinks
A range of food outlets will be available at the Festival.
Stage Size
Heats
Venue: To be advised
Stage: To be advised
Dance floor in front: To be advised
Grand Finals
Venue: Marquee at the Festival, Evan Marginson Park, Goodna
Stage: 7m x 8m
Facilities Provided
Sound/Stage
- P.A & lightning with professional staff operating
- CD players
- Microphones: Vocal, Cordless & Lines + Instrument (no headset mics)
- Mic stands
- Direct Inputs for instruments
For Entrants
- Registration area
- Change area
ALL PROPS MUST BE PROVIDED BY ACT
Entry Dates
Open: August 16, 2017
Close: September 29, 2017
Age
Age will be taken as at the closing date.
NOTE: the competition age group for a duo or ensemble will be determined by the age of the oldest member (e.g. if one performer is 13 & the other is 14, the duo qualifies for over 14 senior category).
Enter in as many categories as you would like! Can only perform as the same act in a category one time (can perform and compete as solo in one category and in a group act in same category as this is a different act)
There are time constraints of performances max 4min. Live backing needs to be detailed in the online entry.
NOTE: we do not provide instrument amps.
If you are unsure about whether your instruments can be accommodated, please contact our coordinator by email at questfortalent@
Due to space constraints, only 1 parent/support person may accompany each act in the back-stage area.
Entries are to be submitted by completing the entry form available on our web site: www.goodnajacarandafestival.com/talent-quest/
All entries and payments will be confirmed by email. Failure of payment may lead to entry being forfeited.
Previous year’s 1st place winners cannot compete as the same act in the same category in the consecutive year.
There is no provision for rehearsals, detailed sound checks etc. Be prepared to perform.
Information about your backing track, instrument and stage requirements will be collected when you check in. NOTE: Any backing track should be on an Audio CD – not on DVD, MP3, iPod, mobile phone, etc.
If you have any particular requirements add this to online entry and discuss with coordinator on the night.
Parents (or Guardians) of 13 years and under are encouraged to stay within sight of their Children.
Acts or Songs must not contain “Profanity”.
Performance time is limited to a maximum of 4 minutes.
Each act will be introduced on stage by the Compere. You may introduce your song if you wish – please ensure you let us know this when you check in.
Bring all your own props including chairs. Please let us know these details in online entry and at registration.
If using recorded music as backing, the part you are performing must not be duplicated on the track.
Start of performance – You can nominate when you want backing music to start, eg, before you appear on stage, after you appear on stage etc. Please let us know this when you check in.
After you perform it is preferred you stay in costume as all the performers will be reintroduced back on stage at the end of your category (time permitting). You are also asked to stay close to the stage during this period.
- Learn to breathe while phrasing your song.
- Dress to the song/stage. Overall presentation is taken into consideration.
- Choose a song relevant to your life experience, and read and understand the lyrics.
- Practice in front of a mirror to learn expression & movement.
- Practice effective microphone technique. Be careful not to cover your mouth with it.
- Cause the audience to feel involved in the song.
Our judges are experienced, industry-based people who have stage experience themselves.
Heats
Announcements will be made at the end of each category.
Grand Finals
Announcements will be made at the conclusion of all performances.
We are in the process of choosing the best judges for the job this year! Watch this space!
