Seven talented musicians to shine on City stage
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The City’s Search for a Star competition has uncovered a gold mine of talented local artists who will share the stage with Joondalup Symphony Orchestra at a blockbuster event on 22 February.
The winners will perform at the City’s fourth Symphony Under the Stars event, being held at Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex this month.
This year’s winners are Alkimos resident Meagen Reyes (28), Wangara performing arts student Sofia Gale (16), Banksia Grove resident Caoimhe Power (16), Wangara dance student Krystal Biddulph (18), Kingsway student Jade Alexander (16) and Hocking resident Emily Mackenzie (18).
The 70-piece Joondalup Symphony Orchestra (JSO) will headline the concert, with each of the winners performing a musical number with the ensemble.
The winners were selected after a careful audition process, with the number of winners growing to seven – up from four last year.
Kingsway last hosted the event in 2023, drawing a crowd of over 12,000 people.
Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken said the concert, part of the City’s summer calendar of free community events, provided an impressive platform for the lucky residents to display their talent to a crowd of thousands.
“Search for a Star gives local artists the chance to perform at one of the City’s largest events in front of thousands, alongside some impressive and established musicians,” she said.
“Our Symphony event has become a community favourite. It’s the perfect opportunity for families to sit back and enjoy an impressive evening of music and entertainment for free.”
JSO Principal Music Director, Michaela Jones, said the winners will have the opportunity to share the night with Australian Idol finalist, Chris Murphy, and singer, Rachael Coltrona, along with last year’s Search for a Star champions, Kade De Luca and Emma Loveland.
"For the first time in its history, Symphony Under the Stars will feature a full symphony orchestra, with JSO taking centre stage in a thrilling 70-piece performance,” she said.
“The event will showcase the incredible talent of local performers through the Search for a Star competition.
“Seven outstanding winners, selected from an impressive pool of talent, will join the orchestra on stage, delivering show-stopping performances.
“For these rising stars, the opportunity to sing alongside a 70-piece symphony orchestra is such a unique and wonderful experience—one that enhances their artistry and provides a thrilling taste of performing on a grand scale.”
Event details: 5pm to 9pm, Saturday February 22 2025 Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex, 130 Kingsway, Madeley