** Whitehorse Has Talent! ***
...register your interest now for this innovative Talent Quest!...
Welcome to Whitehorse Has Talent 2026
Expressions of Interest for Schools and Local Businesses
Get ready to shine! Whitehorse Has Talent is a vibrant, community-driven Talent Quest powered by Little Gigs Australia, designed to give children and young people real opportunities to showcase their talents — while supporting schools through
fundraising and local businesses through meaningful community engagement.
Open to all primary and secondary schools within the Whitehorse City Council, this exciting initiative brings together schools, families, performers, and local businesses to celebrate creativity, confidence, and connection.
COMPLETE YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
FREE TIP SHEET
10 Essential Performance Tips to Get Your Child Started on the Path to Success!
Download this free resource now and help your child reach their full potential and shine.
[form]
What is Whitehorse Has Talent?
Whitehorse Has Talent is a multi-stage Talent Quest and community tour that celebrates young performers across music, dance, drama, circus, and more.
Students begin their journey at school-based audition concerts, with selected performers progressing to semi-finals and a grand final, before taking part in a local performance tour across Whitehorse.
At its heart, this program is about:
- Giving children high-quality, real-world performance opportunities
- Celebrating creativity and self-expression
- Bringing communities together through the arts
- Creating sustainable fundraising opportunities for schools
Who Is It For?
Schools
- Primary and secondary schools in the Whitehorse City Council
- Schools looking for a creative, inclusive fundraising opportunity
- Schools wanting to provide students with authentic performance experiences
Students
- Children and young people of all experience levels
- Solo performers and groups
- Performers across all artistic disciplines
Local Businesses
- Businesses wanting to support youth and the arts
- Organisations looking to increase brand visibility and community goodwill
- Businesses interested in sponsorship, in-kind support, or event partnerships
Information for Schools
Whitehorse Has Talent is designed to be easy, exciting, and rewarding for schools.
How It Works
- Register your school via the Expression of Interest form
- Receive a full registration and fundraising pack
- Nominate a date and time for your on-site audition concert
- Fundraise through ticket sales using our platform
- Enjoy a complimentary performance training session for students prior to the concert
- Semi-finalists are announced during Term 2
- Finalists progress to council-level events and the local tour
Benefits for Schools
- A fun and inclusive fundraising event
- Professional judging and event support
- Performance development opportunities for students
- Increased school community engagement
- Recognition across council and community events
Information for Local Businesses
Whitehorse Has Talent offers local businesses a powerful way to connect with families, schools, and the wider community.
Why Get Involved?
- Support local youth and creative development
- Build strong community goodwill
- Increase brand visibility across multiple live events
- Align your brand with a positive, family-friendly initiative
Partnership Opportunities
- Sponsorship tiers (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
- Event hosting and venue partnerships
- In-kind support (products, services, expertise)
- On-site activations and engagement opportunities
Businesses will be acknowledged across events, promotions, and community activations throughout 2026.
Key Dates for 2026
- 28 February – Sponsorship Expressions of Interest close
- March – School registrations close
- Term 2 – School auditions, semi-finals, and grand final performances
- Term 3 & 4 – Local performance tour of finalists
How to Register Your Interest
Whether you’re a school or a local business, registering your interest is the first step.
- Complete the online Expression of Interest form
- Our team will be in touch with detailed information and next steps
📧 Contact: coral@littlegigsaustralia.com
📞 Phone: 0457 639 516
🌐 Website: www.littlegigsaustralia.com
📞 Phone: 0457 639 516
🌐 Website: www.littlegigsaustralia.com
Whitehorse Has Talent 2026 Powered by Little Gigs Australia
Together, let’s give young people the stage they deserve — and create something unforgettable for our community.
