By Jeremy Sollars
We know Warwick has no shortage of talented people – and a quest coming up in July and August will be their time to shine.
Warwick’s Nathaniel Leigh is organising ‘Warwick’s Got Talent’, to be held at St Mary’s Hall on Wood Street on Saturday 12 August, with auditions in July.
Nathaniel is involved with the Australian Anti Ice Campaign and the talent quest is aimed at encouraging young people to follow their dreams and make the best use of their many and varied abilities.
“It’s going to be a lot of fun and I can’t wait to see what Warwick has to offer,” Nathaniel told the Free Times.
“Entry forms will be available for download on the Warwick’s Got Talent Facebook page by the end of March, so make sure you jump on and like the page.
“Just like the TV show, we’re looking for performers of all types.
“Singers, musicians, bands, jugglers, comedians, poets, magicians – anything.”
Nathaniel has already secured more than $1000 in sponsorship for the event with more to come and this means there will be some excellent prizes on offer.
“The local business community has been great so far – people love the idea and are getting right behind it,” he said.
“There will be three categories – primary, secondary and open – and I’m looking forward to seeing as many people audition as possible.
“There will be local identities on hand at the auditions and judging on the night as well.
“I’ve seen people performing on Facebook videos and some of it is amazing,” he said.
Nathaniel, who is also well-known around town as a Rainbow FM presenter, said proceeds from the event would go to the Australian Anti Ice Campaign.
“We’re charging a $10 audition fee for groups, $5 for individuals and $10 entry for spectators on the night,” he said.
“We’ll have food and drinks available and hopefully a local group can help out with that.
“All we need is the talent of Warwick to stand up and show us what they’ve got.”
Nathaniel is also keen to hear from any local businesses who want to come on board with sponsorship and volunteers to help out at the auditions and on the night.
He paid tribute to local country singer Donna Coleman and We Are Signs/Ranbuild, Creed and Lang and the Cherry Tree Coffee and Dining for their support to date.
Auditions will be held in July – for more information call Nathaniel on 0481 250 828 or visit the Warwick’s Got Talent Facebook page.
‘Warwick’s Got Talent’ will be held on Saturday 12 August at St Mary’s Hall, on Wood Street, from 6pm to 10pm.
