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And the winner is…

Pauline — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:31:06 +0000

The Sunshine Coast series has well and truly broken records with this sixth series ever with venues for the two heats and grand final packed to the rafters. More than 700 people turned out to see the 12 Grand Final acts take centre stage at Caloundra RSL. There was a great range of talent on show with a variety of singers, two tap dancing groups, a harmonica player, musicians, and a poet.
Bli Bli’s 62 year old Catherine Fox was crowned the winner of Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast at Caloundra RSL when she lip synced her way through a very funny rendition of Victoria Wood’s “Let’s Do It” to take out the grand final. This was Catherine’s first year participating in Senior Superstar after being urged by her husband to give it a go.
Mapelton bush poet, John Major took out second place reciting a poem he had co-written titled “A Library Burns”. The poem was a nod to the over 55s and the knowledge and wealth of information that is lost when an older person dies. John didn’t stop at one poem and then pulled out a very humours poetic take on poker machine addiction. John was also awarded the People’s Choice award. Both Catherine and John now have the opportunity to perform at the South East Grand Final in November at the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Third place went to 73 year old Moffat Beach singer, Tom Doyle for his performance of Elvis’s “Lord You Gave Me A Mountain”.
Catherine won a $1,000 holiday of her choice from Cross Country Tours, a $100 voucher from Caloundra RSL and a colour consultation from Chic Styling. Well done Catherine!

Nifty Nambour

Pauline — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:12:04 +0000

The final heat of Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast saw 15 acts vying for a place in the Grand Final in front of a delighted crowd of more than 250 people at the Nambour RSL on Saturday 18 February 2012.
The competition was strong and the judges could not decide on just three winning acts so they were forced to call not one, but two ties sending six acts through to the Grand Final – another first for the Sunshine Coast series. The winners from the Sunshine Coast heats will compete for the title of Sunshine Coast Senior Superstar at the Grand Final on Saturday 3 March at the Caloundra RSL.
Ann Finch, who is just a few months shy of turning 90, showed everyone age really is a
state of mind when she played a medley on her harmonica and had the whole audience singing along.
Ann will join Mooloolaba resident, Trevor Mitchell on stage at the Grand Final. Trevor?s version of Michael Buble’s “Home? had the ladies in the audience swooning.
One man band, Lindsay Hope from Alexandra Headlands showcased his many talents singing a rendition of a lovely bush ballad and also strummed the guitar and played the harmonica. Ron Smith tied with Lindsay when he won over the judges singing the Marty Robbins hit “My Woman My Wife?.
Tap dancers Allez Katz, were a crowd favourite and their shimmering outfits and fine footwork earned them a place in the Grand Final together with the boys from Manhattan Swing, who donned sombreros and floral shirts and performed a Latin medley on sax and guitar.
Peoples Choice went to first time entrant Alby Johnson who was encouraged to enter by his family and overcame nerves to sing “Unchained Melody?.
So join us for the big event, the Sunshine Coast Senior Superstar Grand FInal for a great afternoon of entertainment.
Grand FInal
Saturday 3 March, 2pm
Doors open 1.30pm
Caloundra RSL
19 West Terrace
Caloundra

Maroochy Magic!

Pauline — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:12:29 +0000

It was a great start to the Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast series when Maroochy RSL hosted Heat 1 on Saturday 4 February. Over 250 people came along to see which of the 13 acts would go into the final.The judges task was not easy, as the 13 acts who took part in the first heat dazzled with their displays of dancing, singing and comical prowess. The competition was of such a high stand that there was a tie.
Our tied acts were 73-year-old crooner Tom Doyle who wooed the audience with his version of the Elvis classic “You Gave Me a Mountain? and a talented ladies tap group called Castaways tapped their way with into the Grand Final with their feel-good performance to “Hit Me Up” from the movie Happy Feet.
Buderim chanteuse Kathleen Godwin managed to overcome her nerves and captivated the crowds with her rendition of Crystal Gale’s 1970s hit “Don’t it Make My Brown Eyes Blue”.
Loveable larrikin and bush poet John Major from Mapleton delighted the audience with a Blue the Shearer poem “The Cross-Eyed Bull” and is sure to delight the crowds when he takes to the stage again for the March 3 Grand Final in Caloundra.
At just 62 years young, Catherine Fox was a first time entrant in the Senior Superstar competition but none of the judges could believe she hadn’t grown-up on stage telling jokes because she was such a natural. Catherine had the audience and the judges laughing so loudly when she mimed the Victoria Wood’s song “Let’s Do It?. She also walked away from the heat with not only a place in the final but also the coveted People’s Choice Award.
The second and final heat is fast approaching and we’d love to see you there.
Heat 2 Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast
Saturday 18 February, 2pm
Nambour RSL
Matthew Street
Nambour

Sunny Coast underway in February

Pauline — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:04:27 +0000

The Sunshine Coast series of Senior Superstar is back. Already we have a great range of talented seniors register to be a part of the 2012 series. All are welcome to show us just how talented seniors are. All kinds of acts are welcome. If you are over 55 and live in the Sunshine Coast region, we’d love you to be a part of the series.To register go to Sunshine Coast and download the entry form and send to the address listed. Or come along, have a great day out, support your seniors and enjoy what promises to be some great shows ahead.
Senior Superstar
Heat 1
Saturday 4 February, 2pm
Maroochy RSL
Memorial Avenue
Maroochydore

Fabulous Final

Pauline — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:20:49 +0000

The Grand Final for Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast 2010 saw over 700 eager audience members attending to be a part and to see who would become this years winner. Caloundra RSL opened its doors and auditorium for this special occasion. Judges and audiences were wowed with performances from 12 acts including tap dancers, singers from every genre and musicians. Finding a winner was extremely difficult with a points being so close that a tie for second place occurred.
The winner of Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast 2010 was Jenny Wood. This was Jenny’s fourth year at Senior Superstar and she chose the hit song from he musical Evita, “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”. Jenny amazed the audience with her “perfect pitch” performance of the song.
For the first time there was a tie for second place.
Lindsay Hope was inspired to sing a song his 95-year-old father sung to him called “Two Hundred Year Old Alcoholic”. Lindsay had the audience captivated and amused with his song. The chorus rung true to seniors “It’s never too late to start living, to get out and have some fun. The sun will be just as shining in the morning as the first day the world begun.”
Tying was Kathleen Godwin. Kathleen’s version of the Patsy Cline hit “ Just a Closer Walk With Thee” had judges and audiences amazed at her melodic and powerful voice.
In third place was the Sunshine Coast’s Elvis, Tom Doyle. Tom followed up his heat winning Elvis performance with “Suspicious Minds”
Special guest judge, John Wood commented on the high standard and the great afternoon of entertainment these seniors provided.
Jenny Wood will now be heading off on a Longreach adventure for two compliments of Queensland Rail.
Thanks to everyone who participated in Senior Superstar, we hope to see you all again next year. Also special thanks to our sponsors, Sunshine Coast Council, Living Choice, The Public Trustee, Sunshine FM, Queensland Rail, Sunshine Coast Daily and Channel 7.

John Wood at Grand Final!

Pauline — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:37:03 +0000

Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast is gearing up for an amazing Grand Final. The range and standard of talent that have made it through promises to be a great afternoon of free entertainment.12 acts including singers, dancers, musicians are busy preparing to battle it out to become the Sunshine Coast Senior Superstar for 2010.
Judges for the Grand Final are QPAC Producer Paul Dellit, Tenor Gregory Moore, Soprano and Comedian Judy Glenn.Special Guest for the final compliments of Living Choice is actor, stage performer and Gold Logie winner John Wood.
The following talented Seniors will be performing:
The Tap Katz – Gwen Richardson from Sippy Downs and Betty Eales, 79 from Warana tapped their way into the judges and audiences hearts in their heat at Noosa. The girls have been working on a new routine and dazzling costumes for their Grand Final appearance.

Marilyn Jones from Wurtulla sings and plays keyboard. Marilyn was successful at Noosa with her version of the Dolly Parton hit Jolene.

Trevor Mitchell , 67 from Mooloolaba. Is no stranger to Senior Superstar, a finalist for two years running, Trevor is hoping it’s third time lucky.

Jenny Wood,a resident of Living Choice at Kawana Island loves to sing and has a particular fondness for Broadway shows by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Husband and wife team Neville and Leslie Barnett from Currimundi. Both in their eighties, this dynamic duo had the crowd singing a long to their act and enjoying every moment.

Tom Doyle, 72 from Moffat Beach wooed the ladies with his version of Elvis’ “One Night With You”. Tom loves to sing a range of songs, besides Elvis he loves to sing Robbie Williams.

The Allez Katz – Aileen, Inez, Peggy, Narelle and Hazel. Aged 69 to 80 these ladies prove your never too old to stop dancing. With fine moves and great legs to match the ladies also tap with the Tap Katz. So it’s a case of mates against mates and taps against taps!

Manhattan Swing – Rob Park and Brian James, 76 both from Currimundi love to play music on saxophone and guitar and they love to swing! The boys presented a medley of swing music. They’ll return in the Grand Final with a medley of movie tunes.

Lizz Phillips, 65 from Yandina had audiences singing and clapping along at Nambour with her version of “Personality”. Lizz was shocked and very excited to have made it through to the final.

Lindsay Hope, 64 from Alexandra Headland sings, plays guitar and the harmonica, all in one act! Not only that but the songs he chooses are great stories presented by a great storyteller.

Kathleen Godwin, 62 from Buderim secretly performed at the Maroochy RSL. She was so nervous that she may “mess up” that she didn’t let any of her family or friends know that she entered. She needn’t have worried. Her version of “Just A Closer Walk To Thee” had the crowd captivated by her powerful vocals. She has now contacted her family and friends who will be at the final to cheer her on.

David Bailey, 73 from Nambour won the People’s Choice award. David is Nambour’s answer to Frank Sinatra adding his own special twist to crooner’s classics.

The winning act of Senior Superstar will receive an 8 day Longreach Freedom Package for 2 compliments of Queensland Rail.
The People’s Choice prize of a 1770 Beach Escape on the Tilt Train will also be drawn.
We will also have 2 lucky door prizes of $100 Queensland Rail travel vouchers to give away just for coming along!
So don’t miss out.
Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast
Grand Final
Saturday 20 November
2pm (doors open 1pm)
Caloundra RSL
19 West Terrace
Caloundra
Admission FREE!

Sunshine Seniors Shine

Pauline — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:46:47 +0000

The first heat of the Sunshine Coast Senior Superstar at the Noosa Tewantin RSL kicked off in great style with the talented seniors providing a great afternoon of entertainment for over 150 people in the audience.
Singers performed songs a range of songs from Mario Lanza, Ray Charles, My Fair Lady, Frank Sinatra, Kris Kristofferson and Dolly Parton.
Three finalists were chosen to go through to the Grand Final.
Trevor Mitchell’s version of “Fly Me To The Moon” was super smooth and swinging enough to earn him a place in the final.
Marilyn Jones from Wurtulla put her own spin to the Dolly Parton hit “Jolene” on keyboard and vocals.
The shimmering outfits and fine footwork of The Tap Katz made them one of the crowd’s favourites with the audience cheering them on. The girls, Betty and Gwen are through to the Grand Final.
Our first People’s Choice went to Frank Parker. Frank sung a fun loving version (complete with a strip of words in his hands) of the Ray Charles hit “Tell Me What I Say”. Frank is also on his way to the Grand Final.

Next heat is on Saturday 30 October at the Maroochy RSL.

Sunshine Coast series kicks off

Pauline — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:08:27 +0000

Well we’ve only just recovered from the amazing Brisbane series to jump straight into the lovely Sunshine Coast.
Auditions are just around the corner on Wednesday 6 October at the stunning Living Choice Auditorium at Kawana Waters. If you are a resident or ratepayer of the Sunshine Coast and over 55 and have a talent of any description we’d love to see you.
Or if you want to be a part of the audience come along. Everyone’s welcome. There will be tea, coffee and some fab sandwiches and snacks available to purchase as well as a great days entertainment. For further info or to download the registration form go to our Sunshine Coast page.
We can wait to see what talent lies in store for us this year!

And the winner is…

Pauline — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:32:17 +0000

Caloundra RSL was standing room only when a capacity crowd of over 1,000 people came to cheer on and see the diverse range of talent the Senior Superstar Finalists had to offer.

13 acts including singers that covered all genres of music, two troupes of tap dancers even a horse had everyone entertained.

Judges performer and producer Paul Dellit, Sunshine FM Radio Station Manager Ken O’Flaherty and special guest judge Gold Logie winner John Wood had a tough job on their hands.

In third place was 87-year-old Ann Finch from Birtyana. Three was a lucky number for Ann as this is the third year she has entered. Ann played on the harmonica a Waltzing Matilda/Danny Boy medley. John Wood was impressed as were the crowd as they sung along to her playing.

Ann won a $300 Woolworths gift Voucher courtesy of All Smiles Denture Clinic and a $100 gift voucher from Caloundra RSL.

Johnny Bee, 68 from Currimundi looked spectacular in a suit he made himself coming in second place as he rocked the house singing the Johnny O’Keefe classic “She’s My Baby”.

Johnny won 2 night’s accommodation at Mantra Legends Hotel at Surfers Paradise, with dinner for 2 in the hotel’s Fables Restaurant compliments of National Seniors Travel plus $100 Gift voucher from Caloundra RSL

The winners of Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast 2009 were a duo called the Likely Lads who sung a song entitled “Working Where the Sun Don’t Shine”. The Likely Lads, Brian Williams, 62 from Buddina and Geoffrey Harrod-Eagles, 58 from Minyama dressed in surgery outfits sung an amusing song about the pitfalls of being a “below the waist” surgeon! Brian and Geoffrey were wrapped to have won and can’t wait to use their prize from Travel Train of the trip for two to Cairns Queenslander Class on the Sunlander. The prize includes four nights accommodation in Cairns, a Cape Tribulation 4WD Safari with Tropical Horizons, and a Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Experience. The value of the prize is $3,000.

Plus a $200 Gift voucher from Caloundra RSL.

A huge thanks must go to all our sponsors, supporters and performers for making this the biggest Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast series. See you all in 2010!

Finals Fever

Pauline — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:51:22 +0000

Cheer on your local Senior Superstar!

Thirteen of the Sunshine Coast’s most talented mature-age acts will compete for the coveted Senior Superstar crown in the Grand Final on Saturday 7 November at the Caloundra RSL. This year’s competition has seen 58 acts perform over three heats in Noosa, Maroochydore and Nambour. With the oldest entrant coming in at 92, entrants have proved that talent only gets better with age!

Join special guest judge, Gold Logie winner John Wood, to see the following finalists:

Self taught Harmonica groover Ann Finch, 87 from Birtinya, performing a Medley of Waltzing Matilda and Danny Boy on the harmonica
Rock’n’roll singer and retired Tailor, Johnny Bee, 68 from Currimundi, who will get the crowd rocking to the Johnny O’Keefe classic “Sing, Sing, Sing”, in one of his hand made suits.
Tap dancing group Allez Katz who will show some smart tapping moves to the tune “Get Happy”. Most of the ladies have not been on stage since they were young girls.
“Rocco and Rosella” dressage sketch, George Farmer, 62 from Caloundra
Singer and guitarist Miha Waahi, 56 from Sunshine Beach, singing “I Can’t Stop Loving You”
Soprano master Rosie Camilleri, from Buderim, performing “Think of Me” from Phantom of the Opera
Comedic duo The Likely Lads, Brian Williams, 62 from Buddina and Geoffrey Harrod-Eagles, 58 from Minyama, will perform a very funny song called “Working Where the Sun Don’t Shine”.
Retired Executive Chef and ballad belter Ron Smith, from Beerwah, performing the Frank Sinatra classic “My Way”
The Tap Katz will attempt to dance their way into the hearts of judges and the audience with “Beyond the Sea”
Tom Doyle, 71 from Moffat Beach, performing the Elvis version of “The Impossible Dream”
Singer Roger Hardy, 66 from Buderim, singing a self-penned song about his love of the Sunshine Coast called “Where I am Now”
Trevor Mitchell, 66 from Mooloolaba, who only started singing 4 years ago, will be performing the Chris De Burgh hit “Lady in Red”
Band ‘Rockin On’ with members from across the Coast performing a medley of “Tiki Stomp and Johnny Be Good”

Hosts are Pauline Bell and special co-host Rob Brough. They’ll be presenting a great afternoon of entertainment and discovering who will be the Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast for 2009.

Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast Grand Final

Saturday, 7 November, 2pm (Doors open at 1pm)

Caloundra RSL

19 West Terrace, Caloundra

Admission is FREE