Karaoke World Championships Australian Trials

KWC Australia - New Website New Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:48:00 +0000

KWC Australia has a brand new website which will feature an intergrated blog in the coming weeks, therefore our trusty blogspot blog will be phased out.

Come over and check out our new site www.kwcaustralia.com.au or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

KWC 2011 - Sing Your Way To Ireland!

KWC Australia National Final 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:35:00 +0000

The year has flown by so quickly and in just over one week, Australia will have a new Karaoke World Champion!

After thousands of entries over six months of national trials, the competition has been narrowed down to just eleven finalists from around the country who will compete for the chance to represent Australia at the world finals in Moscow....

Congratulations to -

Nth Qld - Bec Durbridge
NT - David Moore
WA - Eddie Bosuen
TAS - Kat Flesfader
Far West NSW - Michelle Colburt
Reg. NSW - Kieran Fraser (Morrow)
SA - Maria Geraghty
VIC - Mykel Brown
ACT - Johanathan Davis
NSW - Luke Kelly
QLD - ???

The QLD State Final winner will be announced immediately before the Australian National Grand Final when they will be whisked backstage to prepare for the competition of a lifetime.

Date - Sat. 24th July, 2010
Venue - Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club Showroom
Address - Soorley St, South Tweed Heads

Time -
Qld State Final - 2.00pm
Australian National Final - 8.00pm

Tickets are only $20.00, are available at the door and will include entry into both finals.

After seeing these winners blitz their state finals, we're in for one amazing show!

Australia's 2010 Karaoke World Champion will travel to Moscow, Russia to represent Australia at the world finals and compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

C'mon Aussie!

KWC 2010 Details Released

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:26:00 +0000

KWC.fi announced today that the Karaoke World Championships 2010 will be held in Moscow, Russia.

Amateur singers from around the world have the chance to compete in their local trials for the chance to represent their country at the international finals.

The Australian Trials commence in February, 2010 with the Australian National Grand Final on Sat. 24th July, 2010.

The Australian champion will win a return trip to Moscow with 5 nights accommodation and AU$2000.00 spending money to compete in the international finals. They'll also win prizes from Club Crocodile Airlie Beach and Capital Karaoke.

In the five years Australia has competed, we've won three gold, one silver and another top five placing.

Check out www.kwcaustralia.com.au for further details.

Australia's KWC 2009 Champ Helps Raise Funds For Samoan Tsunami Fundraiser

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:07:00 +0000

Australia's Karaoke World Champion, 2009, Dina Bit-David, will be performing this Thursday to help raise money to help affected areas of the recent Samoan tsunami -

The Pacific Pathways Christmas Concert
Samoan Tsunami Aid Concert
Thursday, 17th December at 7pm

Westpoint Shopping Centre
Blacktown - On Four - Level Four

Entry is free & children are welcome. Donations will be requested and limited seating is available.

Celebrate the joy of Christmas by joining Dina, local musicians, performers and speakers who have donated their time and talent to support tsunami affected communities in Samoa.

Countdown To KWC 2010 Now On

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:54:00 +0000

After winning the silver medal at the international finals of the Karaoke World Championships in Lahti, Finland, the search to find Australia's next Karaoke World Champion begins in February 2010.

Heats will be held in venues around the country. Thousands of dollars in cash and prizes will be up for grabs with the winner heading overseas to represent Australia at the international finals.

Stay tuned for more details....

And The KWC Champions Are.......

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:06:00 +0000

Australia has placed second in the Karaoke World championships 2009. Congratulations to Nataliya Pilyutina from Russia and Adrian Kenny from Ireland.

Australia's Top 5

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:09:00 +0000

Australia has made the top 5 of the Karaoke World Championships 2009. Stay tuned for the results!

Australia's In The Top 10

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:53:00 +0000

Australia has made the top 10 in this year's contest in Finland. Tune in to http://www.karaokeuniverse.net to watch the 3rd round and cheer on Dina into the top 5!

Watch KWC LIVE Online This Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:16:00 +0000

The time has arrived. Both Michael Bates and Dina Bit-David are now in Scandinavia preparing for the international finals of the Karaoke World Championships 2009.

For the first time in history, you can watch it LIVE online. Check out our website for more details.

http://www.kwcaustralia.com.au/kwcfinland.php

We are pleased to announce that Michael has been invited to co-host the internet broadcast so be sure to tune it.

We wish Dina the best of luck in her quest to make it Australia's fourth title!

Oz Karaoke Queen's World Ambition

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:41:00 +0000

Lawyer by day, Karaoke Queen by night: Australian champion, Dina Bit-David has a vision to claim the Karaoke World Championship in Finland -

Sydney Morning Herald Online News

Karaoke World Championships Announces 2009 Contest Being Broadcast LIVE on Karaoke Universe.net

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:47:00 +0000

Lahti, Finland -- Oy KWC Organization Ltd (KWC) has officially assigned Misunderstood Media Group (MMG) and Karaoke Universe.net, exclusive broadcast, film, and ancillary rights for the 7th Annual Karaoke World Championships, being held September 11-12, 2009 in Lahti, Finland.

KWC spokesperson Heidi Moijanen said, "We are very happy to be working with Karaoke Universe to live-stream broadcast this exciting and entertaining World Championship event to karaoke fans around the world. This historic event is something we believe will be an affair to remember".

MMG will produce a live broadcast of this event, and will archive each segment for on-demand viewing worldwide on Karaoke Universe.net Online Network. "We are absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to produce the first live online broadcast of the KWC in the history of the event. Because of the size and diversity of the karaoke demographic worldwide, we anticipate a very large global audience for this two-day event, and we are excited about sharing the incredible talent on display at KWC with the world".

http://www.karaokeuniverse.net/

KWC 2008 Champ, Michael Bates performs this Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:57:00 +0000

Australia's 2008 Champ, Michael Bates will perform this Sunday for Vietnam Veterans' Day - Aug 16, 2009

As the youngest person to ever perform on Vietnam Veterans' Day, Michael Bates has big shoes to fill.

Catch Michael as he takes to the stage with the Royal Australian Navy Band SA this Sunday, August 16 , 2009 -

Venue - Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide, SA
Time - 12.30pm

Hosted by the ABC's Peter Goer, the show also features entertainment by comedian Dave Flanagan, 60s/70s band, The Boomers, the Rosie Clark Dancers & Big Pretzel and the Go Go Dancers.

A great day's entertainment for the whole family.

The day begins at 8.30am in the Torrens Parade Ground with a Gunfire Breakfast. The march begins at 10.30am from the cnr North Terrace and Gawler Place down King William Street before a service at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Torrens Parade Ground at 11.00am. Entertainment begins shortly after at approx. 11.30am with Michael Bates performing at 12.30pm.

Public welcome.

Catch Australia's new KWC Champion on The Morning Show

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:10:00 +0000

Catch Australia's new Karaoke World Champion on Channel 7's, 'The Morning Show' with Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies this Wednesday, 12th August @ 10.15am as she talks about her upcoming trip to Finland to represent Australia against singers from around the world, the recording deal that's up for grabs and to flaunt her new trophy.

Australia's New Karaoke World Champion

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:37:00 +0000

The crown of KWC Australia went to Dina Bit-David, delivering a sizzling hot rendition of 'Rescue Me’ followed by the timeless classic, ‘I Will Always Love You’. Dina will travel to Finland in September to represent Australia at the Karaoke World Championships international finals. Her prize package includes a return trip to Finland, 5 nights accommodation with AU$2000.00 spending money, 12” powered speakers, a Sound Choice DVD Karaoke player, 2 microphones and discs from Capital Karaoke and 5 nights at Club Crocodile Airlie Beach.

The evening program of the 11 national finalists saw a glittery of talented and beautifully dressed divas grace the stage with only one thorn amongst the roses – yes, only one bloke in the mob folks. Dan Crossley, representing the ACT, shone through, taking second place with his clear and well presented evergreen, ‘Unchained Melody’ and a powerful Robbie Williams’ delivery of ‘Let Me Entertain You’. Third place went to the Shania Twain of the Northern Territory, Jodi-Lee Jessop with her 'strut yer stuff' antics in Shania’s, ‘I’m Outta Here’ and the Cranberries’ classic, ‘Zombie’.

Congratulations to all of this year's Australian Grand Finalists for their fantastic performances - Chrissie Hopkins - WA | Barbara Poynter - SA | Jessica Wood - Reg. NSW | Dina Bit-David - NSW | Jess Lawson - VIC | Kelly-Louise Warner - Reg. VIC | Dan Crossley - ACT | Jodi-Lee Jessop - NT | Kate McNichol - QLD | Zellah Wenitong - Nth QLD | Juliann Hargraves - TAS

We wish Dina the best of luck in Finland as she aims to bring home the gold for Australia once more - September 11th - 12th, 2009 - Lahti Halle, Finland

http://www.kwcaustralia.com.au

Meet the 2009 KWC Australian Grand Finalists

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:11:00 +0000

After 6 months of national trials, 11 lucky finalists will take to the stage to battle it out for the chance to represent Australia at the Karaoke World Championships in Finland.

Last year's Australian champion, Michael Bates, walked away with the international title and a recording deal. He will perform his upcoming single, 'Tell Me' at the Australian National Grand Final on Saturday, 1st August at the Middle Showroom, Ferntree Gully.

To meet this year's Australian Grand Finalists, check out www.kwcaustralia.com.au/kwc2009.php

Latest Round Of Venue Final Champions

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:54:00 +0000

Congratulations to the latest round of venue finalists who have secured a place in a State Final. The winner of each interstate State Final will win a trip to Melbourne to compete in the Australian National Grand Final. The winner of the Victorian State Final will win $300.00.

The ultimate Australian National Grand Final winner will head off to Finland in September to represent Australia at the international finals in Lahti, Finland. Last year's Australian champion, Michael Bates, took out the world title and secured a record deal plus thousands of dollars in cash. He is awaiting the release of his first single, 'Tell Me'.

Check out http://www.kwcaustralia.com.au/kw cgallery.php for photos of the latest venue final winners!

Northern Territory State Final 2009 Results

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:09:00 +0000

Congratulations to Jodi-Lee Jessop, the winner of the Northern Territory State Final of the Karaoke World Championships 2009.

Jodi-Lee competed against 12 other singers at the Palmerston Tavern last night for the chance to represent the Northern Territory in the Australian National Grand Final in August.

Jodi-Lee has won a return trip to Melbourne with two nights accommodation to attend the Australian national final plus prizes from Capital Karaoke and Club Crocodile Airlie Beach. The KWC 2009 NT State Final Champion trophy now also adorns her mantelpiece.

Alan ‘Bird’ Huddleston placed a very close second winning a prize from Capital Karaoke and the runner up trophy.

The Australian National Grand Final will be held at the Middle Showroom in Ferntree Gully on Sat. August 1, 2009 at 8.00pm.

http://www.kwcaustralia.com.au

Easts Leagues Club Venue Final Results

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:27:00 +0000

Congratulations to the winners of the venue final at Easts Leagues Club in Bondi Junction.

Craig McCarthy & Bernadette Newton will compete in the NSW State Final at the Chatswood Club on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Good luck in the finals!

Congratulations to all of the other finalists who won their heats and for their outstanding performances in the venue final.

Venue Finals - 23rd - 25th April, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:06:00 +0000

For a great night's entertainment and to give the entrants some well deserved cheering support, get along to one of these venue finals -

QLD
Thursday, 23rd April, 2009
Royal Mail Hotel
20 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin

Nth QLD
Saturday, 25th April, 2009
Rocky Glen Hotel
Dawson Highway, Gladstone

WA
Thursday, 23rd April, 2009
Margaret River Resort
40 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River

Good luck to all contestants!

For more participating venues, check out our website -

www.kwcaustralia.com.au/kwcgigs.php

Venue Final Results - 20th April, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:43:00 +0000

Congratulations to the winners of the venue final at the Glasshouse Hotel in Maroubra.

Sarah Petchell & Kyle Dessent have secured their place in the NSW State Final at the Chatswood Club on Sunday, June 28, 2009.

Good luck in the finals!

For more participating venues, check out our website -

http://www.kwcaustralia.com.au/kwcgigs.php

KWC Australian Trials 2009 Officially Begins

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:29:00 +0000

The search to find Australia's next Karaoke World Champion officially gets underway with the first heats starting this weekend.

Singers will have the opportunity to enter the competition at a variety of venues around the country. The competition will be held in venues at various times over the next few months.

The ultimate Australian champion will win a trip to Finland including return airfare, 5 nights accommodation and AU$2000.00 spending money to represent Australia at the international finals of the Karaoke World Championships in September, 2009.

Australia's 2008 Champion, Michael Bates, walked away with the title in October last year, winning thousands of dollars in cash and a recording deal.

State Finals will be held through June & July with the Australian National Grand Final taking place on Sat. 1st August, 2009 at the Middle Showroom, Ferntree Gully, Victoria.

For more information on participating venues, prizes and how to enter, check out www.kwcaustralia.com.au

KWC Australian Trials 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:39:00 +0000

The countdown is on! The national search to find Australia's next representative at the Karaoke World Championships begins in February, 2009. The new Australian Champion will find themselves singing their way to Lahti, Finland in September to compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

As featured in this month's Readers Digest Australia (January), the Karaoke World Championships is the world's largest and most prestigious international karaoke competition.

The Australian prize package alone includes thousands of dollars in cash, a trip to Finland including return airfares and 5 nights accommodation, interstate weekend flight and accommodation packages, Club Crocodile Airlie Beach holidays, Capital Karaoke systems & gear, trophies and the title of Karaoke World Champion Australia 2009.

Karaoke World Champion 2008, Australia's own Michael Bates, walked away with thousands of dollars in cash, a recording deal and media exposure when he took out the International Finals in Finland in October, 2008.

Heats will be held nationally in participating venues from February, 2009. The Australian National Final will be held at the Middle Showroom, Ferntree Gully (Vic) on Sat. 1st August, 2009.

Participating venues will be listed on the official KWC Australian website and where2sing.com over the upcoming months.

For more information on the Australian Trials - www.kwcaustralia.com.au

It's A Hat Trick!

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:42:00 +0000

Australia has won the international Karaoke World Championships final in Finland for the third year in a row.

Michael Bates blitzed the crowd to claim the title after five elimination rounds at Finland's premier entertainment centre, Lahti Hall, this weekend.

Anthony Garcia from the UK placed a very close second with Medhanie Mezgebe from Sweden taking out third place. Juliet Gonnet from France won the womens title with Elaine O'Halloran from Ireland in second place & Jasmine Kara from Sweden in third. 33 singers from over 20 different countries competed in this year's event.

Reigning Womens Karaoke World Champion 2007, Australia's own, Julie Walter-Sgro, was onstage to present Michael with his trophy and her title to the new Womens Champion.

The celebrations continued into the night with a spectacular indoor fireworks display and concert by Finland's 2008 Eurovision Finalists, Teräsbetoni.

Michael has won thousands of dollars in cash and prizes including a recording deal.

www.kwcaustralia.com.au

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:41:00 +0000

After two nail biting rounds, the top 10 men & women of this year's Karaoke World Championships have been announced.

33 singers from over 20 different countries took to the stage at Lahti Hall, Finland's premier entertainment centre. They entertained the crowd with a mixture of rock, pop, country and opera. The judges had a tough time narrowing the talent pool down to just 20 singers (10 men & 10 women) who will progress through to the next round on Saturday.

While the majority of songs were being performed in English, several singers took the opportunity to perform songs in their own language. The crowd danced and partied in support of the singers.

As usual, the Irish lead the way with their 50+ strong contingent of supporters who not only cheer for their own but everyone else as well (any excuse to make lots of noise!)

The Austrians are giving the Irish a run for their money in the 'loud cheering' department. They're having a great time and cheering like they're Aussies, but unfortunately there are no kangaroos in Austria.....

Each entrant performed two songs of their choice over two rounds. The atmosphere was electric as each singer took to the stage in the experience of a lifetime - to sing infront of an international audience at an entertainment centre in another country.

Australia's Karaoke World Champion 2008, Michael Bates, is overseas for the first time in his life and is loving it. His first song, the Lonestar version of 'Walking In Memphis' was an instant hit with the crowd. His second song, 'The Prayer', showed versatility and secured his place in the top 10. Joining him in the next round are Ireland, UK, USA, France, Finland, Sweden, Japan & Austria.

The women's section was well taken care of with singers from Russia, France, Ireland, USA & Finland making in through to the next round, just to name a few.

Saturday will see these top 20 performers taking to the stage for the next round of the Karaoke World Championships 2008. After two more elimination rounds, the top 3 men and women will be left standing.

Prizes this year include a share in over AU$40,000 in cash & prizes including karaoke gear & a recording deal.

Photos -

Pictures (in order of appearance) -

Michael Bates - Australia

The Irish cheer squad

Juliet Gonnet - France

Sean Boland - Ireland

Anthony Garcia - UK

Cecilia NaaDensua Quarshie - Ghana

Karol Kina - Poland

Michael Arrives In Finland

noreply@blogger.com (Kate Kelly) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:24:00 +0000

The time finally arrived for Australia's Karaoke World Champion 2008, Michael Bates, as he landed in Helsinki, Finland on Wednesday to represent Australia in the Karaoke World Championships international finals this weekend.

After the official welcoming cocktail party on Wednesday night, Michael hit the town with other competitors from around the world for karaoke at the local in the lead up to the finals (we think the Irish are trying to lead him astray....)

Thursday night saw the official opening ceremony featuring current reigning Karaoke World Champions, Australia's 2007 champ, Julie Walter-Sgro (pictured with Michael at the KWC welcoming cocktail party) & Malaysia's Lu Hee Wah. The competition begins on Friday with the first two rounds. Just before an entertaining performance by the Scandinavian Hunks Show, the top 10 men & women will be announced. These 20 singers will progress through to the next round on Saturday. After a further 3 elimination rounds, the Karaoke World Champions for 2008 will be announced and celebrated with an encore performance, a spectacular indoor fireworks display and a concert by Finland's Eurovision 2008 finalists, Teräsbetoni.

This year's finalists stand to share in over AU$40,000 in cash & prizes including a recording contract and an exclusive single release. We wish Michael the best of luck and hope he can bring home the title for a third year in a row (no pressure, of course!)