NEWCASTLE'S finest young performers came together during the area final of the MATS - MO AWARDS JUNIOR TALENT SEARCH .
A crowd of 350 turned out to watch as young finalists performed at SOUTHS LEAGUES CLUB on March 28 in a bid to win a place in the semi-final at MINGARA RECREATION CLUB on May 2.
Organiser JOHN CARRINGTON BROWNRIGG said the Newcastle entrants were of a high standard.
``The talent from Newcastle is second to none, the winners were immaculate,'' Carrington Brownrigg said.
``The crowd went wild with support and enthusiasm for the performers.'' Competition was open to performers in under 13 and under 18 categories in dance, vocal and variety.
Semi-final winners will compete in the grand final at REVESBY WORKERS CLUB on May 23.
The MATS JUNIOR PERFORMER OF THE YEAR will receive a talent development package worth $10,000.
Souths Leagues Club will host the quest again when it returns next February and March.
Winners of the MATS Newcastle leg are: * Under 13 Dance: Ebony Terenzini, Ashlea Mansfield and Lauren Smith, and Breanna Frost.
* Under 13 Vocal: Miranda Hayman, Willow Walsh, and Kellie Gnauck.
* Under 18 Dance: Breakaway Dancers.
* Under 18 Vocal:Julianne Hancock, Kirsty Akers, Liam Bradbery, and Sharnee Fenwick * Variety : Joel Howlett (pictured), Jeremy Cooper and Breanna Frost.
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