Young Stars Set To Shine At Cassowary Coast Talent Quest Return

The much-loved Cassowary Coast Talent Quest is returning this July. Photo source: Cassowary Coast Talent Quest

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Another star-studded instalment of the much-loved Cassowary Coast Talent Quest is set to return to the region in July for its second consecutive year, once again providing a safe, inclusive and vibrant platform for young performers to showcase their talents in front of a supportive local community.

Cassowary Coast Talent Quest organiser Evette Rose said the event was first created after recognising a gap in opportunities for young creative performers within the region.

“Just as we have so many talented and skilled sports people in the region, we also have many artistic and creative performers here,” she highlighted.

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Ms Rose said the Talent Quest had been fortunate to receive strong backing from local businesses and community members, whose ongoing support had helped bring the event together once again for what is expected to be another successful year.

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Just last month, the Cassowary Coast Talent Quest received a generous $4,900 boost through the Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Community Grants and Support Program, helping support the return of the much-loved event.

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“Regional communities are bursting with creative talents, however, there’s often a lack of funding and government support to help lift these talents up to their full potential,” explained Ms Rose.

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“Just as industry, tourism and sports are important to regional communities, so too are the creative and performing Arts. The impact the Talent Quest has on our little region extends across all generations, persuasions and cultural background.

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“The arts transcend everyday life and bring all people together, and [Cassowary Coast Talent Quest] reinvigorates a scene that has held space for older artists and visual arts. It energises the fire in young artists and performers and gives them the opportunity to shine.”

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The 2026 Cassowary Coast Talent Quest will officially kick off this July, with auditions beginning on Saturday 25th, before the highly anticipated Grand Final lights up Tully State High School’s Multi-Purpose Court on Sunday 2nd August.

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“Cassowary Coast Talent Quest 2026 promises to be bursting with rich, creative and unexpected talents from kids and teenagers eager to perform and entertain,” said Ms Rose.

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“Unlike other competitions, this Talent Quest embraces all talents across all genres of showmanship. If you've got a performing talent that might be weird, wonderful or quirky.... we want to see it!”

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More than $3,500 in cash and trophy prizes will be up for grabs across 14 official categories, including separate age divisions, four Judge’s Choice Awards and a People’s Choice Award. Ms Rose encourages young performers to step outside their comfort zones and simply give it a go, reminding participants that the event is designed to be supportive, welcoming and pressure-free.

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“Our four judges are kind and compassionate and remember clearly how nerve wracking it can be for your first audition,” she said.

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Young performers across the Cassowary Coast aged between five and 18 years are encouraged to step into the spotlight and enter this year’s Talent Quest, with audition applications available by emailing cassowarycoasttalentquest@gmail.com.

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“Give it a go... you might just walk away with a pocket full of cash but more importantly, you'll be so proud of yourself!”

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