Discovered is a professional development program and vocal competition to support young singers or singer/songwriters on the Central Coast to develop their skills, connect with the music industry and show off their vocal talent!
The Discovered program is supported by Central Coast music industry personalities and entities including Gina Jeffreys, Rod McCormack and Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD).
Congratulations to all of our talented performers who have made it through to the Discovered Semi Finals!
These performers will take the stage across two semi-final events at The Hub Erina on 12 and 26 March 2021. Our semi final events will also be livestreamed via the Hub Erina Facebook page, so you can follow the action from home.
12 finalists will be selected to perform at The Hub Erina on Friday 23 April 2021 in the Discovered Grand Final. Two finalists will be voted in by our online audience in Round Two of the Wildcard Audience Vote, opening on 9 March.
The Discovered heats are now complete with participants from the 'Kids' and 'Opens' divisions being invited back by our judges to compete in the semi finals!
It’s now up to our audience to determine who else will be heading to the semis via our Audience Wildcard Voting! Check out their entries below and then fill out the form below to vote for your favourite performer from each division. Hurry – Wildcard Voting closes on Sunday 28 February!
Valued up to $2,500
Sponsored by Central Coast Council
Valued up to $4,000
Sponsored by Rod McCormack
Valued at $1,000
Sponsored by Gina Jeffreys Workshops
Valued at $500
Sponsored by Central Coast Council
Valued at 1,200
Sponsored by Central Coast Council
Valued at $300
Sponsored by MMAD
Valued up to $250
Sponsored by MMAD
To support development, networks, strengthen the live and local music scene, experience opportunities, increase exposure and audience base.
Heats for Discovered 2020/21 are now complete.
For full details, read our competition guidelines.
24 participants will make it into the two semi-finals, live at The Hub Erina on 12 and 26 March 2021.Two semi-finalists will be voted in by our online audience in Round One of the Wildcard Audience Vote.
12 finalists will be selected to perform at The Hub Erina on Friday 23 April 2021 in the Discovered Grand Final. Two finalists will be voted in by our online audience in Round Two of the Wildcard Audience Vote.
All semi-final and grand-final events will be live streamed. Register HERE to become a member of our online audience!
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at live events is by invitation only.
Enter your details below to become a member of our online audience.
Dates: Thursdays 17 Sept - 08 Oct
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm.
Location: The Hub Erina Youth Entertainment Venue. North South Rd, Erina Fair.
Price: FREE
Dates: Thursday 08 Oct
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Online
Price: FREE
Dates:
Location: Online
Dates: Thursdays 15 Oct - 17 Dec
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm
Location: The Hub Erina Youth Entertainment Venue. North South Rd, Erina Fair
Price: FREE
Dates: Thurs 5 Nov
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Location: The Hub Erina Youth Entertainment Venue. North South Rd, Erina Fair
Price: FREE
Discovered was such an amazing experience I had when I was younger. It really did open up amazing opportunities for me and I am truly grateful for the support I received for my music and to further my career.
Discovered Winner 2014
The advice from the mentors is a priceless experience...Winning Discovered 2015 allowed me to release my first single, learn the ropes of recording songs and buy the equipment I needed to progress as a musician.
Discovered Winner 2015
I love to sing and want to get better at performing, so I joined Discovered to have experience performing in front of people. I also received feedback from the judges, who are all very experienced in the music industry. They were all so kind and encouraging. I learnt a lot!
Aged 10
The feedback and support that I received from the amazing judges really helped me to believe in myself and develop my song writing skills.. I have now gone on to successfully release my own music and have performed in some amazing venues and festivals.
Discovered Winner 2019
Want to find out more about Discovered, how to apply and the opportunities available? We’re here to chat!
Email Jennifer Dias, Youth Development Officer at Jennifer.Dias@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or contact The Hub Youth Entertainment Venue, Erina on 4304 7071 to learn more.
If you are calling from outside Australia, click here.