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!!!!

That’s right, this year’s Brisbane’s Senior Superstar series will commence with Auditions on Saturday 15 May from 9am-1pm at Wesley House, 140 Ann Street, Brisbane. So if you want to be a part of Senior Superstar, are over 55 years old and live in the Brisbane area, come along. Everyone is welcome. Singers, instrumentalists, dancers, bands, magicians, poets, comedians, even contortionists!

Registration forms are available to download on our website or you can pick up a form on the day. If you can’t make it to the auditions and would like to enter, please let us know.

For the first time ever we are lucky enough to have all 5 winners from Senior Superstar perform in a special concert at Arana Leagues Club. John Gaffy (2005 winner), Glad Graveson (2006 winner), Peter Vance (2007 winner), Patricia Newton (2008 winner) and Darcy Turgeon will perform a variety of songs for your enjoyment.The entertainment doesn’t stop there, they will be joined by special guests Kim Durant and Alan Beard. Your host for this special show is radio 4BC’s Ian Maurice.

So come along for a great day’s entertainment

Tuesday 16 March, 10.30am

Arana Leagues Club

Dawson Parade

Keperra

Admission is FREE!

Senior Superstar 2010 will be happening sooner than you think.

Auditions will be held Saturday 15 May from 9am – 1pm at Wesley House, 140 Ann Street, Brisbane. So if you want to be a part of  Senior Superstar, are over 55 years old and live in the Brisbane area come along. Everyone is welcome. Singers, instrumentalists, dancers, bands, magicians, poets, comedians, even contortionists! Registration forms are available on the day or from Brisbane City Council in mid April. If you can’t make it to the auditions please let us know.

There will be 6 heats throughout Brisbane, 2 semi-finals and the Grand Final in August. So start practising now and we’ll see you in May.

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!

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