The talented Almarinez Family of Corowa won first place in the Group/Adult category.
Howlong’s inaugural talent show has been deemed a great success providing the community the perfect opportunity to display an array of talents.
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Howlong has Talent, held on Sunday, March 20, was a fundraising event by Howlong Community Progress Association's Performing Arts committee.
The Mighty River Room at the Howlong Football Community Hall was abuzz with participants showcasing a wide range of talents from dancing and skits to singing, drama acts and more.
Entrants across 21 acts came from far and wide including Howlong, Browns Plains, Corowa, Staghorn Flats, Balldale, Wodonga, Wangaratta and Goombargana.
The three categories for the show were Primary, Secondary and Group/Adult with cash prizes donated by Howlong Thrifty Opportunity Shop.
Howlong has Talent organiser Coleen Bell said the committee was pleased with the overall event.
Winners are grinners! Jack Gregory (centre) of Staghorn Flat took first prize in the Primary category of Howlong has Talent. Jack is pictured with Howlong has Talent organiser and Master of Ceremonies Coleen Bell and Albury Wodonga Theatre Company’s Craig Quilliam.
“The entrants and full house of audience enjoyed a professional and very well-run event which promises to be an annual one in Howlong,” she said.
“One highlight was the magnificent venue and sound system by professional musician Anthony Tenace from Shepparton who donated his time and equipment for the event. We are very grateful for Anthony's help in wanting to promote local talent.”
The judging panel for the show consisted of four cast members of the Albury Wodonga Theatre Company’s Phantom of the Opera 2021- Producer Joseph Thomson, Choreographer Susan Vacarro, ensemble/musician Jeremy Kerr and Craig Quilliam who starred as The Phantom.
Participants and guests were also treated to “magnificent” performances from guest artists from the Albury Wodonga Theatre Company including Craig Quilliam, jazz singer Anne Dobson, the Good Gravy Barbershop Quartet and Anthony Tenace.
“To have such wonderful voices to perform in Howlong was a real highlight,” Ms Bell said.
Ms Bell said all participants were keen for the event to return next year and thanked everyone who supported the show.
“Thank you to all our sponsors Howlong Thrifty Opportunity Shop, Councillor Dave Longley, Grapevine Magazine, The Men's Shed and Potted Colour,” she said.
The judging panel for the show Joseph Thomson, Jeremy Kerr, Susan Vacarro and Craig Quilliam all from Albury Wodonga Theatre Company
“Special thanks also to the judges, sound engineer, volunteers, Howlong Community Progress Association members and Performing Arts committee for all their hard work.”
Winners
Primary
1st prize - Jack Gregory - Guitar and Song
2nd prize - Shanay Read - Solo Dance
3rd prize - Charlotte Lake and Marli Upton (Corowa) - Dance Duo
Secondary
1st prize - Taylah Jenkin - Song
2nd prize - Lily French - Dance Solo
Adult/Group
1st prize - Almarinez family (Corowa) - Song with guitar
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