Noosa STARS alive! finals 2025 showcased a dazzling line-up of talented Sunshine Coast performers aged eight-18 years when it was presented by NOOSA alive! on the River stage Gympie Terrace last Saturday.
Hosted by Mr Hollywood in Oz, Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi the finals delivered 12 acts to the stage to perform a range of crowd-pleasing pieces.
“The level of talent in our 2025 STARS! Finals were exceptional, which made the adjudication process even more challenging, and we are delighted to showcase our rising ’Stars of the Future’ in our annual ’STARS’ competition (now in its fourth year.),“ NOOSA alive! festival director Ian Mackellar said.
Winner of the STARS alive! competition was guitarist and vocalist Finn Zerner who received $1000 cash prize sponsored by Noosa MP Sandy Bolton.
Second prize of $500, sponsored by NOOSA alive! went to vocalist, guitarist Ethan Dahi and third was four-piece band Karma Police who received $250 sponsored by ArtsNational Noosa.
In addition to the winners, two acts received honourable mention – Abby and Ruby Rowe (aka) The Rowe Sisters and singer songwriter Taylor Dee.
Noosa STARS alive! finals was held alongside the Imagine festival, presented by Bendigo Bank as a celebration of 21 years in Noosa.
Auditions for STARS 2026 will be held in May/June and open to all young artists residing on the Sunshine Coast, aged eight-18 years.
Visit noosaalive.com.au for future audition announcements.
