The hunt for the Top End’s best young talent will get underway today with the heats of Mission Australia’s Urban Quest.Urban Quest kicks off at schools across Palmerston, Katherine and Tiwi Islands at 3:30pm for artists under 19 years across vocal, street, rap and beatboxing categories.
The competition will raise much needed funds for Mission Australia to develop accommodation for homeless young Territorians.
The heats are the first step for contestants vying for a spot in the Urban Quest Finals Concert, which opens National Youth Week in Darwin.
Australian pop idols Mark Holden and Deni Hines will team up with local celebrity radio host Amanda Pernechele to judge the Finals Concert on 2 April at the Darwin Entertainment Centre.
Ten acts will go through to the finals concert and experience a workshop with Holden ahead of the big night.
The concert includes a guest performance by Deni Hines and local hip hop group DT3.
Competition details:
- 9 March heats at Tiwi Island College, Sanderson Middle School, Palmerston Library and Katherine High School at 3:30pm
- 11 March heats at Maningrida Community
- 19 March heats at Malak Theatre, Palmerston Library and Browns Mart Theatre at 2pm
- 29 March semi finals at Casuarina Square at 3:30pm
- 2 April Urban Quest Finals Concert at Darwin Entertainment Centre at 7pm
For more information, entry forms or to donate visit this link or go to the event on Facebook: facebook.com/missionaust/event...
For more information or interviews please call Domonique Young on 08 8941 9169 or email Domonique@creativeterritory.com
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