Community & Business
22 July, 2022
Locals join dazzling display
They're among the young performers of our region whose names we may well see up in lights one day... and they've just been a part of a spectacular sold-out event in Brisbane.
Talented young singers and dancers from local schools have participated in the Creative Generation State Schools Onstage event at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
More than 1,700 students took to the stage, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Education Minister Grace Grace among the audience at Saturday’s performance.
The Premier said the production was exceptional.
“As Queensland’s largest annual youth performing arts program, CGEN gives young artists of all levels incredible opportunities and exposure. Participants experienced auditions, workshops, professional coaching and rehearsal opportunities plus the final performances to packed houses,” she said.
“Today we saw students of all ages, from kindy right through to Year 12, shine
in this outstanding production, and I want to congratulate everyone involved.”
Ms Grace said this was the 18th year of CGEN.
“Back in 2005 CGEN started with a cast of 550 students, and now we have 1700 playing to packed audiences over four performances.
“At all four shows these creative and talented students wowed audiences of up to 1800 people.”
“Whether it’s the
orchestra, the choir, the dancers, the actors, the student media, or the stage crew, students from right across the state are showcasing their diverse talents and it was a joy to watch.”
