A TOTAL of 38 talented youth fought it out at the September 2016 Nancy Blumer and OS Butler Memorial Quest.
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The impressive array of of talented artists wowed the crowd at the Griffith Regional Theatre, making isolating any particular artist an almost impossible task.
But isolate they did and deserving winners were recognised on the night, walking away with some serious cash prizes, totalling nearly $1500.
Renae Galvin took out the top award on the night for the vocals section, closely followed by Elise Pellizzer and Jack Martin.
Organisers said performances from all three place winners had left the audience spellbound.
In the instrumental section, awards went to Elena Turunen, Gil Madden and Maria Tynan, who performed on piano for the crowd.
With stepping onto a stage in front of strangers a daunting task for anyone irrespective of their talent, first timer performers were also recognised for their bravery on the night.
Emily Adamson won the first timers award for her vocal performance and Leo Forner a winner for his piano performance.
Organisers said the audience has been wowed by the talent on display from all of the artists on the night and were able to express that with the opportunity to vote for their favourites with audience choice awards on the night going to Elise Pellizzer and Elena Turunen.
Well known and talented Melbourne jazz musician Stuart Bromley was the adjudicator on the night – giving the young hopefuls a chance to perform in front of an industry professional.
Organisers said that Mr Bromley had commented that he was both amazed and impressed by the high standard of the young talent in Griffith.
Mr Bromley has previously performed in musicals Jersey Boys, Annie and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum as well as appearing on national television shows Dancing With The Stars and Hey Hey It’s Saturday.
The night was presented by the Griffith Music Club who have said a big thank you to parents and vocal and music teachers for their combined efforts.
The club also thanked the Regional Theatre for the venue, and Custom Music who donated the Ukulele that was first prize in the raffle on the night as well Ron Dallas for donating prizes on the night.