Epic talent quest impresses
Northcote College’s 2021 TALENT QUEST was an epic night of courageous and talented musical and dance performances. Thanks to our wonderful production partners and skilled and committed crew the event was as slick as it was entertaining.
Judge Suzy Cato had warm praise for the event. 'Congratulations on such an amazing evening. You will be so proud of everyone who performed last night.'
It had been a tough job choosing winners from the talented performers, she said.
There is a selection of photos below - and our Facebook page has a more comprehensive 2021 TALENT QUEST ALBUM. .
2021 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE TALENT QUEST AWARDS
Peter van Gent Production Best Band
Nanjam – ‘Leave the Door Open’ [Silk Sonic]
Tyra Nansen [10WL] vocals, Aarianna Leilua-Knox [11WHN] vocals, Bailee Maaka-Steers [11WHN] vocals, Tzion Manoa [11DOR] keyboard, Semisi Fonua [11DOR] guitar, Jess Warren [12WHN] bass, Shota Utsugi [11DOW] drums
Barfoot & Thompson Most Entertaining Band
Allen Keys – ‘McPhase’ [Original Composition by Orlando Cooper]
Jade Setford [9TKR] flute, Harmony Lai [11TUN] alto saxophone, Ash Setford [9GRO] alto saxophone, Maja Shaw [13GRI] tenor saxophone, Ryan Turley [9LND] tenor saxophone, Nathan Turley [12HGS] trumpet, Cameron Smith [9GRO] trumpet, Semisi Fonua [11DOR] trombone, Nat Gentry [11HWD] trombone, Orlando Cooper [13PLU] guitar, Quinn Teague [12HRG] guitar, Ethan King [10 SVR] keytar, Tzion Manoa [11DOR] keyboard, Ryan Tomov [12HRG] bass, Jess Warren [12WHN] drums
Best vocalist
Taurima Elisaia-Hopa [13WHN] – for her vocals in the following acts:
Five Love – ‘No Roots’ [L.A.B.]
Ella & Taurima – ‘Killing Me Softly’ [Roberta Flack / Fugees]
Best vocal performance
Jess Warren [12WHN] – ‘Story’ [Original Composition]
Special judges award
Grace Cooksley [10MN]– ‘Too Close’ [Sir Chloe] – vocals & ukelele
Captures video best instrumentalist
Jess Warren [12WHN] – for her instrumental performances on piano, guitar, bass and drums in the following acts:
Astar & Jess – ‘I love you’ [Billie Eilish] – vocals and guitar
Jess Warren – ‘Story’ [Original Composition] – vocals and piano
Nanjam – ‘Leave the Door Open’ [Silk Sonic] – bass
Paranoid Rumours – ‘Bandito’ [Twenty One Pilots] – drums
Adequate Ventilation – ‘Dusty Pumpkin’ [Original Composition by the band] – drums
Allen Keys – ‘McPhase’ [Original Composition by Orlando Cooper] – drums
Best performer:
Taiga Utsugi [13UN] – ‘Kurenai’ [X Japan] – electric guitar
Best dance / choreography:
David Stothers [12HGS] and Stina Ellis [12KAY] for their dance and choreography in the following acts:
David & Stina – The Jive
David & Stina – The Viennese Waltz
Best original composition:
Orlando Cooper [13PLU] – for his composition ‘McPhase’ performed in the following act:
Allen Keys – ‘McPhase’ [Original Composition by Orlando Cooper]
People's choice awards
Nanjam – ‘Leave the Door Open’ [Silk Sonic]
Tyra Nansen [10WL] vocals, Aarianna Leilua-Knox [11WHN] vocals, Bailee Maaka-Steers [11WHN] vocals, Tzion Manoa [11DOR] keyboard, Semisi Fonua [11DOR] guitar, Jess Warren [12WHN] bass, Shota Utsugi [11DOW] drums
THANKS:
Production companies and sponsors:
Peter van Gent Sound Music Production
Electric Boogie Productions
Barfoot & Thompson
Captures Video Production
Staff & students:
Head of Production – Nicola Manoa
Technical manager – Michael Goodwin
Guitar tech – Miller Yule
NC Tech & Crew – Kiarn Archary, Hamish Barker, Martha Carey, Eloise Eng, Amelia Finn, Matt Goldsbro’, Cavali Grooby, Antoine Jorieux, Gabe Juventin, Max Melo Poplade, Joseph Overy, Hana Ram, Zac Ridley, Ashton Webber
Support Crew – Kaia Ellis, Jessica Rhodes
Front of House – David Taylor, Logan English, and Prefects
MCs – Maja Shaw, Micaela Potgieter, Jasmin Ho, Te Houtaewa Ruka Tepania
Graphics – Martha Carey & Eloise Eng
Fundraising – Football Girls 1st XI
Photography – Ruth Jackson, Peter Steele
