when: 31 December 2025 - 22 February 2026 | venue: The Concourse | cost: Free | address: 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood 2067
published: 31 Dec 2025, 5 min read
Willoughby City Council is proud to launch Nova Star Youth Talent Competition.
This is a celebration of creativity, culture, and the amazing talent in our young community. If you love to sing, play an instrument or perform, step up - this is your stage to shine.
Performance genres and age groups
Performance genres:
- Vocal: choir, duet, solo - folk, classical, pop and more.
- Instrumental: solo or ensemble, Western or Chinese traditional instruments.
- Performance arts: dance, martial arts, gymnastics.
Age and entry divisions:
- Age 4 to 8.
- Age 9 to12.
- Group.
Note: Group and family groups are welcome but should include at least one participant aged 4 to 12.
Selection process
1. Judged preliminary round
All video entries will be reviewed by a panel of professional judges. Successful acts will be invited to the live finals in February 2026.
2. Live finals
Finalists will perform on stage during Willoughby's Lunar New Year celebrations day in front of a live audience and judges.
3. Prizes
Winners will receive prize packs.
Submission deadline: Saturday 31 January. To register, please fill in the form.
For further information, please email events@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
- Sunday, 22 February 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, 2067, View Map
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Willoughby City Council is proud to launch Nova Star Youth Talent Competition.
This is a celebration of creativity, culture, and the amazing talent in our young community. If you love to sing, play an instrument or perform, step up - this is your stage to shine.
Performance genres and age groups
Performance genres:
- Vocal: choir, duet, solo - folk, classical, pop and more.
- Instrumental: solo or ensemble, Western or Chinese traditional instruments.
- Performance arts: dance, martial arts, gymnastics.
Age and entry divisions:
- Age 4 to 8.
- Age 9 to12.
- Group.
Note: Group and family groups are welcome but should include at least one participant aged 4 to 12.
Selection process
1. Judged preliminary round
All video entries will be reviewed by a panel of professional judges. Successful acts will be invited to the live finals in February 2026.
2. Live finals
Finalists will perform on stage during Willoughby's Lunar New Year celebrations day in front of a live audience and judges.
3. Prizes
Winners will receive prize packs.
Submission deadline: Saturday 31 January. To register, please fill in the form.
For further information, please email events@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
- Sunday, 22 February 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, 2067, View Map
Go see Nova Star Youth Talent Competition 2025.
Nova Star Youth Talent Competition 2025 is on 31 December 2025 - 22 February 2026. The opening hours are: . Conveniently located in Chatswood.
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