Litchfield Rural Show – formerly – Freds Pass Rural Show

The Junior Talent Quest (14 years & under) Saturday 23rd May – starts 12pm (JUNIORS HAS NOW CLOSED)
Open Talent Quest (15 years & over) – Sunday 24th May – starts 1:30pm (OPEN HAS NOW CLOSED)

Conditions of Entry – Good News! Updated Amateur Eligibility – Now More Musicians Can Enter

• Open to amateur musicians only – defined as musicians who do not derive more than 25% of their annual income from their music. Such income is to include prize monies; value of awards and scholarships received during the 12 months prior to the show.  All entrants must declare their eligibility upon entry. The Committee reserves the right to request clarification and to determine eligibility at its discretion. False declarations may result in disqualification. 
• Contestants will perform one act/song for judging but should have two prepared
• Acts should be kept within a maximum of 4 minutes
• Recorded backing music will be allowed in this event but must have no vocals on it if the performance is vocal.  All backing formats to be presented on a flash drive

Entrants will be contacted by the coordinator prior to the show and given further details.

Judging Criteria
Stage presentation, confidence, delivery, attitude (engaging with the audience) and quality of performance.

Entry Fee
$5 per entry
Entries close – Monday 18th May 2026

Junior Prizes –

1^st Prize: Studio recording session valued to $400 sponsored by Masters Studio

2^nd Prize: $100 sponsored by Advance Civil Engineering

3^rd Prize: 5 lessons (piano, guitar, or vocal) or a $50 cash alternative sponsored by Amadeus Music School 

Open Prizes –

1^st Prize: Studio recording session valued to $600 sponsored by Masters Studio

2^nd Prize: $150 sponsored by Advance Civil Engineering

3^rd Prize: 8 lessons (piano, guitar, or vocal) or a $100 cash alternative sponsored by Amadeus Music School 

For the audience, sit back, relax and enjoy the musical journey that lies ahead….Let the competition begin!