The Senior Superstar Grand Final was an amazing afternoon of superb talent and entertainment that had the capacity crowd of 800 enjoying every moment.
From 72 acts that performed in the series, 12 of the best showed why they earned a place in the Brisbane Grand Final.
Guest judge Toni Lamond was in awe of the talent these seniors had to offer. Dancers, poets, Cantonese Opera and singers from every genre kept all present entertained.
From Karaoke to the Conservatorium stage, Zenaida Thornton proved that should could embrace the stage and the audience with her version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” coming in third place.
In second place was one of Senior Superstars’ favourite performers, Barbara Tyrrell. Barbara brought the house down with her presentation of the Edith Piaf classic “No Regrets” with Toni Lamond calling her Brisbane’s own Piaf.
There can only be one winner. In a performance that almost lifted the roof off the Conservatorium Theatre, 70 year old Michael Burke used his three octave range voice and had the crowd calling for an encore with his version of the Mario Lanza song “Be My Love”. Michael was ecstatic to be named Senior Superstar 2010 for Brisbane. He and his wife will be soon boarding the Spirit of the Outback for a 7 day Legendary Longreach and Winton adventure courtesy of Queensland Rail.
Guest judge Toni Lamond was in awe of the talent Brisbane’s seniors had to offer and attracted a standing ovation form the audience when she sung “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” form the musical Gypsy.
Senior Superstar Brisbane will return in May 2011. We welcome Seniors aged 55 and over living or rate paying in the Brisbane region to come along and give it a go.

The second semi-final for Senior Superstar saw a packed audience of over 400 people crammed into Souths Acacia Sports Club to see who would be the five finalists to earn a place in the Grand Final.
13 acts kept the audience captivated with a range of acts including singing, bush poetry and dancing.
The first finalist was Michael Burke. Michael sung a song from Scotland written in the 1700’s called “My Love is Like a Red Red Rose”.
Zenaida Thornton sung the hit “When You’re Good to Mama” from the musical Chicago complete with feather and a belting voice.
Another act that chose a musical song was Max Johnson. Dressed in an amazing coat Max had the audience singing along to his rendition of “Any Dream Will Do” from Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat.
Linda Lee had the crowd rocking with her high-energy performance of “Rockabilly Rebel”.
The final judges choice was Bill Healy. Bill appeared as a dapper auctioneer at the Coorparoo heat. However, he changed appearance altogether with his performance of the Johnny Cash hit “Boy Called Sue”.
The People’s Choice went to Herbet Shapcott and Sonya Graham. Herb proved that at 83 you’re never too old to rock and roll as he and Sonya danced their way into the audience’s hearts.
We look forward to seeing these fantastic acts at the Senior Superstar Grand Final on Saturday 21 August.

The first Senior Superstar Semi Final for 2010 saw 12 acts battle it out for a place in the Grand Final. It was a ladies semi with 9 female performers and only 3 male performers. These acts performed to a 350 plus crowd at the Broncos Leagues Club.
The competition was fierce with the best of the Northside seniors aiming for a place in the finals. Our guest judges, husband and wife singing sensation Leisa and Jason Barry Smith and resident judge Paul Dellit had the unenviable job of choosing 5 acts. A tough task as the standard of performers was exceptionally high.
Our five finalists that went through were:
Bary Ellem recited a poem about competing in a bull riding competition that went hilariously wrong called “Ode To The Bull”.
Chilan Wong Anderson sung an excerpt from a Chinese Opera then danced with a sword which had both judges and the audience captivated.
Cay Ellem will be competing against her husband in the Grand Final after she presented the story of “The Geriatric Talent Scout”.
People’s Choice winner Sue Coats calls herself Pink’s Grandmother. She rocked her way into the final with her rendition of the Cherry Berry hit “Johnny B Goode”.
Everyone joined in for a sing-a-long with our last finalist Barbara Tyrrell who sung the Vera Lyn classic “We’ll Meet Again” .
People’s Choice went to the Whistling Dynamo Richard Wade. Richard whistled his way through a selection of music hall songs accompanied by his good friend Mary.
All will return for the Senior Superstar Grand Final.

The final heat for Senior Superstar Brisbane was on of the toughest. It was a singers heat with eight of the nine acts performing a variety of songs including some penned by themselves. The golden art of whistling also made an appearance. It was a very close decision for the top three acts with room having to be made for yet another tie.
Glenys Anderson impressed and amused all with a song she wrote herself about her love life called “Claytons Romance”.
Dressed in army greens, Richard Wade whistled his way through to the semis with his accompanist Mary De Vries on keyboards.
The tie was between first time entrant Ah Kow Lee who sung the Engelbert Humperdinck hit “Last Waltz” and Fay Cooper, dressed in a fifties styled rock n roll theme to match the Connie francis song “Stupid Cupid”.
People’s Choice went to George Prior from Durack. Judges commented that George channelled Al Jolson when he sung “You Made Me Love You”.
All will be performing at the second semi final held on Sunday 8 August 2pm at Souths Sports Club.
Don’t forget to also book your tickets for the Grand Final.
Tickets are free but bookings are essential.
Senior Superstar Grand Final
Saturday 21 August, 2pm
Conservatorium Theatre
Southbank.
For tickets phone QTIX 136 246

It was a dressed up affair for Heat 5 of Senior Superstar at Sherwood Services Club on Sunday 11 July.
Contestants dressed in stunning costumes and variety was the theme. Sherwood once again proved to be one of the toughest heats with audiences and judges wondering who would go through to the semi finals.
The three finalists were:
Michael Burke sung an Irish song written at the beginning of last century called “Macushla”.
A dazzling Merice Briffa shimmied her way through to the semis with her modern belly dance.
The third finalist was 92 year old Laurence West had the audience in stitches with his amusing song called “Long Ago in Alcala”. Laurence was accompanied by Thea Booth, a Senior Superstar performer of many years.
Zenaida Thornton won the People’s Choice award with her rendition of the Gladys Knight hit “Neither One of Us”.
All four acts go through to the Semi final at Souths Sports Club on August 8.
The final heat is on Sunday 18 July, 2pm at Algester Sports Club.
So come along and see who will be the final acts to go through to the semis.

Coorparoo RSL auditorium was packed to the rafters with extra tables and chairs being brought in for the crowd eager to see Senior Superstar Heat 4.
The first of the Southside heats was full of variety as ten acts presented a range of performances including an accordion player, harmonica player, a comedian, and songs from Broadway, opera, an auctioneers song and a humorous song about a cricketer’s itch.
The talent was so good that the judges decision was tough. So tough in fact that we had yet another tie.
Max Johnson, finalist from last year as well as this year’s poster boy for Senior Superstar looked dapper and sung the Tom Jones classic “Green Green Grass of Home”.
He tied with Linda Lee who looked great in her poodle skirt singing the Connie Francis hit “Lipstick on Your Collar”.
Rocking dancers and crowd favourites, Herbert and Sonia showed us some smooth Rock ‘n Roll moves. Herb, a spritely 83 years old proved that you are never too old to rock.
First time entrant Bill Healey brought the house down with his tricky song called “The Auctioneer”. Bill scored the double and won the People’s Choice.
Join us for Heat 5 Sunday 11 July, 2pm at Sherwood Services Club.
There’s only two heats left to the Semi finals!

Singers dominated Heat 3 at Norths Leagues Club on Sunday 27 June.

Sounding off to over 250 audience members, 10 acts performed a wide range of tunes from Tom Jones, traditional Irish singing, Broadway songs, jazz, country and two originally written songs.
Mary Hanifan wowed the crowd with her performance of “Jealousy” accompanied by good friend on the piano Eileen who is in her 99th year.
Cecilia Hanson sung her original composition and true story about a working dog puppy called “Charlie”.
Inspired to write a song for a friend who is still looking for her man, Melissa Cloake sung her “Whoever Loves Me” which tabled a women’s list of requirements for a potential new partner.
The People’s Choice went to the only act that didn’t sing, poet Kevin Dean who presented an amusing poem called “Both Ladies Wore Red”.
Senior Superstar heads to the Southside with heat number four featuring a bumper packed program.
Senior Superstar Heat 4
Sunday July 4, 2pm
Coorparoo RSL

Over 250 people attended the second heat for Senior Superstar. Geebung has gained a reputation for being a fun and entertaining heat and this year was no different.

Nine acts performed poetry, classic and Broadway songs from Tom Jones to Stephen Sondheim. The Geebung heat also produced the first tie for the series.

Dale Gray dressed the part and sung “I Don’t Know Why’. Although not a well known song, Dale had no trouble captivating audiences with her voice and style. Dale also has a very quick wit, which she fired at the judges and audience.

Poet Cay Ellem followed her husband Barry from last week to become a semi finalist. Cay recited ” The Blowfly” about a wayward fly caught in the bathroom with disastrous results. Cay also won the People’s Choice vote.

Jim Hodgson celebrated his recent engagement to Beryl with his presentation of the Nat King Cole classic “Too Young”. Jim proved you’re never too young or old to find love!

Our contestant that tied was Margaret Haigh. Margaret sung the classic from My Fair Lady “I Could Have Danced All Night”.

These four performers will be going through to the Semi Final on Sunday 1 August at Broncos Leagues Club.

Four fab semi finalists

It was a capacity crowd of 300 that welcomed in the first heat of Senior Superstar Brisbane for 2010. Eight acts provided a great afternoon of entertainment at Arana Leagues Club. There were a few familar faces that have entered again this year along with some new faces eager to give it a go.

The first finalist was Barbara Tyrrell. Barbara is a Senior Superstar favourite and proved to everyone why she has been a finalist for 3 years. Her rendition of the Bette Midler classic “The Rose” silenced the crowd and impressed everyone present including the judges.

Poet Barry Ellem gave the crowd an entertaining yarn about a fella called Bernie who sowed his wild oats in a small country town with dire consequences.

Multi-talented Chilan Wong Anderson who has previously had resident judge Paul Dellit ducking for cover  under the table with her sword dancing, this time performed a martial art fan dance. Judge Greg Moore said it was captivating and enthralling.

People’s Choice winner Sue Coats had the audience clapping and singing along Spanish style with matador hats, fans and castanets to Viva Espana.

These four acts will go through to the semi final at Broncos Leagues Club on the 1st August.

Come along for Heat 2 of Senior Superstar

Sunday 20 June 2pm – 4pm

Geebung Zillmere RSL

Auditions on the 15 May were a huge hit. It was great to see some familar faces and meet some new seniors eager to join the series.

We had a range of talent on display with lots of singers, singer song writers, poets, accordion players, a Chinese dancer and a belly dancer. All proved that talent is not just for the young. Due to the tremendous response and eager seniors still contacting us we are extending registration until Friday 4 June. You can be in the running for some fabulous prizes throughout the series. The winner of Senior Superstar wiil receive an amazing 7 Day Legendary Longreach and Winton trip on the Spirit of the Outback compliments of our friends at Q Rail.

So don’t delay, enter now by contacting us via email or ring our co-ordinator Bec directly on 0413 743 047

Check out the list of events for 2010

Remember – Don’t Be Idle…Be a star!!!!