Isabella Mizzi, the 15 year old organiser of this year's Harcourt Idol, today announced the judges for this year's competition. They are Jonathan Ridnell, from ABC Local Radio, Penny Larkin, a local actor/singer with a national profile and one half of Pot'n Kettle, and Catherine Northey, Jazz chantuese and soprano from operatic quartet Quattro Voci.
Both Penny and Catherine have impressive musical resumes with renowned solo and ensemble performances spanning folk, jazz, Gilbert & Sullivan, opera and chorale. More importantly for the Harcourt Idol, both are qualified vocal coaches with an interest in developing local talent. Jonathan, known for his strong commitment to local community, has a continuing interest in local music and is a member of the Bendigo folk club.
Harcourt Idol has returned in 2010 for the 19th Harcourt Applefest after a year off in 2009. Isabella Mizzi had performed at Harcourt Idol since moving to Harcourt in 2004 and saw it as an integral part of the festival and wanted to bring it back. “I could see that opportunities for local kids to perform were disappearing” said Isabella. “The only way Harcourt Idol could return was for someone to volunteer to run it, so I decided that I could do this. However, the only way it will be a success is for young performers in the region to give it a go.”
There are three age groups being contested: 12 and under, 13 to 17 years and 18 years and over. The main sponsor for the Harcourt Idol is InstrAmental Music Centres in Castlemaine and Kyneton.
Entry forms can be found at www.harcourtapplefest.org.au
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