{"id":31164,"date":"2026-06-29T12:01:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T04:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=31164"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T05:57:53","slug":"got-what-it-takes-to-win-talent-for-tomorrow-this-is-your-sign","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/got-what-it-takes-to-win-talent-for-tomorrow-this-is-your-sign\/","title":{"rendered":"Got what it takes to win Talent For Tomorrow? This is your sign."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reading time: 2 minutes<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If Curtin\u2019s annual talent show, <em>Talent For Tomorrow<\/em>, has been sitting in the back of your mind lately, consider this your reminder to actually go for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auditions are still open, but time is starting to tick down and if you haven\u2019t looked into it yet, now\u2019s probably the perfect time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you sing, dance, perform spoken word, play music, do comedy or have a talent that doesn\u2019t fit neatly into a category, Talent For Tomorrow is all about students putting themselves out there and having a go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And honestly, some of the best moments come from the people who almost didn\u2019t audition at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You never know where it could lead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For some students, Talent For Tomorrow became way more than just one performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Past performers have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Started bands and creative projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performed at Curtin graduation ceremonies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Played gigs around Perth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Met other creatives and collaborators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built confidence performing live<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Won cash prizes and invested back into their passions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You don\u2019t need to have it all figured out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of students think they need a perfect audition, professional setup or heaps of experience before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You really don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audition can literally be filmed on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The judges aren\u2019t looking for perfection, they\u2019re looking for personality, creativity, confidence and students willing to take a chance on themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different talents are encouraged. Different styles are encouraged. Being nervous is completely normal too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The important part is actually submitting something.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There\u2019s also a lot up for grabs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s competition includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$1,000 cash for first place<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The opportunity to perform at Curtin\u2019s 2026 Graduation Ceremonies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-up and People\u2019s Choice cash prizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A huge live audience cheering you on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But beyond the prizes, Talent For Tomorrow is also one of those university experiences you\u2019ll probably remember long after semester ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick reminder before you audition:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your phone camera is completely fine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your audition clear and easy to watch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show personality and confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different acts are encouraged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t overthink it too much<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the best opportunities come from simply saying yes before you feel fully ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to apply for \u2b50 TALENT FOR TOMORROW \u2b50 | Your chance to take part in Curtin&#039;s talent show! \ud83e\udd29\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5I0g12x4BgY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Auditions are open now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019ve been waiting for a sign to finally put yourself out there, this is it. 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