STARSTRUCK 2023

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—Last weekend saw the culmination of months of hard work by teachers and students from across the Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions with the 31st arena spectacular Starstruck performance 'Ignite'. With over 3500 dance and drama students, a combined choir of over 500, 100 featured dancers, 100 featured musicians and over 30 VET entertainment students, the dedication, preparation, passion and professionalism from all involved is outstanding. Performances included 'Cloudy Day' and 'Neutron Dance' by Tenambit Public School, 'Iko Iko' featuring Telarah and Morpeth Public Schools and 'You're My Best Friend' by Woodberry and Thornton Public Schools. Maitland Public School starred in 'Boys From the Bush' and 'Rawhide', with Rutherford Technology High School, Telarah and Tenambit Public Schools joining forces for 'Great Southern Land'. Rutherford Technology High School also performed 'Running Up That Hill' and were joined by the wonderful students of Hunter River Community School for 'Cuban Pete', Ashtonfield Public School wowed with 'We Own the Night', and Gillieston Public school and Maitland Grossman High showed their choral talents throughout. Congratulations also to Talulah Elbourn, Tiana McWilliams, Brooklyn Cox and Abigale Middleton on their singing and signing efforts. Congratulations to all involved in this spectacular.