May 2025

Music talent quest

Freds Pass Rural Show Amateur Music Talent Quest information for 2025

The amateur music talent quest  is a great opportunity for all aspiring performers young and old to perform on the big stage with a friendly audience. All you need is the desire to perform and have a love of music. Whether you’re a vocalist, an instrumentalist, a duo, trio or band, get your application in. Judging is friendly and positive, and it is such a treat to see performers of all ages get up and have a go!

The Junior Talent Quest (14 years & under)  Time – TBA for 2025
Open Talent Quest (15 years & over) – Time – TBA for 2025

Conditions of Entry

  • Open only to amateur musicians – the definition of an amateur musician is one who has never been paid to perform music.
  • Contestants will perform one act/song for judging but should have two prepared
  • Acts should be kept within a maximum of 4 minutes
  • Recorded backing music will be allowed in this event but must have no vocals on it if the performance is vocal.  All backing formats to be presented on a flash drive

Entrants will be contacted by the coordinator prior to the show and given further details.

Judging Criteria
Stage presentation, confidence, delivery,  attitude(engaging with the audience) and quality of performance.

Entry Fee
$5 per entry
Entries close – TBA for 2025

Prize Winners for 1st 2nd and 3rd

For the audience, sit back, relax and enjoy the musical journey that lies ahead….Let the competition begin!