Former Australian Idol judge Mark Holden delivered three touchdowns through the 20 performances, including opening rock duo Jack and Sam Weaver. More than 1000 people turned out to support the young performers , aged between 11 and 18, at Casuarina Square.
The youngest finalist Kaiyah Chadwick, who’s in Year 6 at Marrara Christian College, wowed the audience with her rendition of ‘Hallelujah’ without backing music, while beatboxer Kane Bishop reverberated through the crowd.
Mark Holden will now work with the young singers in mentoring workshops to polish their performances ahead of the big night.
“It’s fantastic being up here,” Mark Holden said.
“But what I really looking forward to working with each of the finalists and improving their performance.”
Organised by Mission Australia, Urban Quest hopes to raise awareness of youth homelessness in the Top End and expand homeless accommodation services.
In the Territory, up to 5,000 people are homeless and more than a quarter are young people aged between 12 and 18 years.
The Urban Quest Finals Concert, which includes a performance by Deni Hines, starts at 7pm at the Darwin Entertainment Centre this Saturday, 2 April.
Tickets cost $17.50 per person or $50 per family of four, with all proceeds supporting Mission Australia to develop homeless services for young Territorians.
The 11 Urban Quest Finalists are:
- Kaiyah Chadwich, 11, Leanyer
- Peter Rautoke, 17, Palmerston
- Casey Glennon, 16, Malak
- Shaine Hawke, 13, Stuart Park
- Gabrielle Wright, 16, Palmerston
- Jianynne Anastacio, 16, Katherine
- Tevita Moala, 16, Darwin
- Kane Bishop, 15, Darwin
- Leighton Kay-Mick, 13, Karama
- John Micairan, 18 Palmerston & Floyd McDonald, 18, Karama
- Sam and Jack Weaver, 17 and 14, Wagaman
For more on each of the performers visit facebook.com/MissionAust. To purchase tickets to the Urban Quest Finals Concert visit www.darwinentertainment.com.au.
For interviews and images, please contact Domonique on 8941 9169 or email Domonique@creativeterritory.com
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