Ryde Shine Ability Talent Competition

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Applications for the Ryde Shine Ability Talent Competition have now closed.

Calling all talents with disability who are living, working, studying, or doing social activities in the City of Ryde. 

Do you sing, dance, play an instrument or have a unique talent?

Join our talent competition for People with Disability and have some fun! 

Competition Prizes

  • Winners will receive vouchers that can be redeemed at Katcha Music for recording sessions or music lessons.
  • First place will receive $2,000 voucher.
  • Second place will receive $1,500 voucher.
  • Third place will receive $1,000 voucher.
  • All winners will also receive a three-month contract with Diverse Talent Management.
  • All winners will be invited to perform at Council’s events in 2025.

Selection Criteria

  • Applicants must live with a disability.
  • Groups can include People with Disability and one support person per performer.
  • Applicants must live, work, study or engage in social activities in the Ryde Local Government Area.
  • Applicants must not be professional artists represented by record labels, publishers, talent agencies, or similar.
  • City of Ryde staff and Councillors are eligible to apply and be selected for competition but are not eligible to win any of the Prizes.
  • Performances may include musical instruments, singing, dancing, acting and comedy.
  • Performances need to be suitable for all ages.
  • Finalists will be chosen from their video link submitted with the application.
  • The video must not exceed three (3) minutes.
  • Video can be YouTube, social media, or cloud file link. If you can't provide a video link, please contact the Community Services Team on 9952 8222 or email community@ryde.nsw.gov.au.  

Key Dates

  • Applications opened on Monday 9 September 2024.
  • Applications closed on Friday 18 October 2024.
  • Finalists will be selected and contacted by Friday 1 November 2024.
  • Final event will take place on Thursday 5 December 2024 at the North Ryde School of Arts.

Lauren Hale  Nalyn and Diane  Carpe Diem - Spedersen

Terms and Conditions

Please download and read the Terms and Conditions(PDF, 586KB) before submitting your application.

Contact Us

For all enquiries, please contact Community Services Team via email community@ryde.nsw.gov.au or call 9952 8222.

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