Starquest 2011

 

Crewe’s Queens Park will once again play host to the town’s very own talent show.

Starquest returns to the park on Sunday, July 10, in partnership with CAT fm and the Crewe and Nantwich Lions Association.

Last year’s winner was Gabrielle Smith, 16, who stunned the crowd with her singing performance of Tiffany Taylor’s ‘Here’s where I stand’.

However, it’s not just a singing competition, Starquest is open to people with a variety of talents.

Entrants should arrive at Queens Park by 2pm to book in and select their song. Performers can also use their own CD backing track. A category has been added this year to accommodate local dance performers.

All of the finalists will appear at the Queens Park re-opening event, in September, where they will be competing for £360 in cash prizes.

Councillor Rod Menlove, Cabinet member with responsibility for environmental services, said: “The competition promises to be a fun day out for all the family and I am confident that Cheshire East has plenty of stars just waiting to be discovered.

“Queens Park is undergoing massive improvements as part of its restoration programme and will make an ideal venue for the contest.”

Councillor Michelle Sherratt, ward member for Crewe West, said: “I would encourage everyone to come out and support this event which has a proud history in Crewe.

“Hopefully the weather will be nice and there’ll be good turnout for this year’s Starquest contest.”

To find out more about the Queens Park events programme by telephoning the Queens Park Manager on 01270 537896 or visit www.cheshireeast.gov.uk and follow the link to the Queens Park pages.