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Brand New Star
Due to the re-introduction of Covid-19 restrictions in NSW the Management of Todays Country 94One have regretfully had to postpone the Brand New Star Competition until further notice
Date: March 27th 2021
Entries for todayscountry94one Brand New Star 2021 are now open
Todayscountry94one BRAND NEW STAR provides a fabulous opportunity for young country music performers to take the next step towards a successful career. Brand New Star is the Central Coast’s premier event for new and emerging country music artists and duos.
This year’s Competition is being held on Sunday afternoons, commencing at 2pm:
HEAT 1
Sunday 11th July ~ Club Wyong ~ 15 Margaret St, Wyong
HEAT 2
Sunday 18 July ~ Everglades Country Club, Dunban Rd, Woy Woy
FINAL
Sunday 25th July ~ Halekulani Bowling Club, Budgewoi
Prizes
Other Prizes:
Our Judging Panel includes Celebrity Judges Bryce Sainty, winner of 2011 Brand New Star, Sarah Lanser and Chelsea Berman. Gina Jeffreys will select the winner of her Mentoring Session from the Finalists. All finalists will be accompanied by Simon Johnson’s Band for the Grand Final.
Entry is free to anyone 16 years or over who would like to take their country music career to the next level, download the entry form and information pack below:
Central Coast teenager, Lucy Parle, was announced as the TodaysCountry94one 2019 Brand New Star at the Grand Final held on Saturday 20 July, at the Central Coast Leagues Club.
Sixteen year old Lucy was among the ten finalists who competed for the title and prizes. Congratulations must also go to the other finalists, Caitlyn Matthews, Taeya Mae Davison, Sarah Adams, Ben Seymour, Trinity Woodhouse, Piper Rodrigues, Kylie Ryan, Duane Marnell & Paul Eagle and Renee Jonas, who performed so well on the night.
Lucy’s prizes included $3,000 in cash from Central Coast Leagues Club, recording time with Hillbilly Hut and one-on-one career mentoring with Market The Music. Lucy will also receive ongoing support and airplay from TodaysCountry94one.
Grand Final judge, country singer Kirsty Lee Akers, also provided an additional prize of a songwriting workshop to Lucy, along with finalists Taeya Mae Davison and Trinity Woodhouse.
Lucy is a regular performer across the Central Coast at markets, festivals, pubs and restaurants and recently attended the Country Music Academy in Tamworth NSW. She has already won prizes in major music and songwriting awards.
Now in its 10th year, Brand New Star is the Central Coast’s premier event for new and emerging country music artists.
The event is sponsored by Central Coast Leagues Club, The Greens The Entrance, Club Wyong, Hillbilly Hut and Market The Music. TodaysCountry94one is the Central Coast’s country community radio station and broadcasts 24 hours per day on 94.1 on the FM dial.
Since its inception, Brand New Star has discovered and fostered some amazing talent.
Past winners have been:
The Dead South – Served Live
The Central Coast’s highly successful Country Music station Todayscountry94one is seeking funding to secure their future and to provide live, local and great Country Music.
June is membership month on Todays Country 94One and if you become a new member or renew your membership this month you could win a fabulous 2 night stay at the outstanding Hotel Nelson.
First class accomodation situated in the heart of beautiful Nelson Bay and close to shops, cafes, clubs and the famous Marina.
To become a new member or to renew your membership please call 4323 2441 or click the button to email the station.
Don’t miss this great prize, the winner will be drawn on June 30. A superb holiday at Hotel Nelson is waiting for you so become a member today!
Todayscountry94one is urgently looking for volunteers with grant writing experience to assist in applying for grants which help to keep the station operational. We are also looking for volunteers with a love of country music to help with the office administration.
If you are interested, or want more information, please contact us by email at admin@todayscountry94one.com or you can leave a message on 4323 2441.
You’ll be joining a dedicated and friendly team of volunteers.
