85: Contemporary Vocal Performance (9 Years)
Sat 31 May 2025, 12.30pm
Solo Event
Event Age
9 years
(only entrants who are 9 years old as of 31 December 2025 can take part in this event)
Total Performance Time
3 minutes
Fees
Entry Fee: $46.00
(until 17 May, 12.30pm)Venue
Chippen Street Theatre
Entry Information
Own choice of one or more items. Excluding music theatre, e.g. song from any stage, pop/rock, screen or film musical (see Event 84). Songs that were originally stand-alone pop tunes but are now featured in musicals would also qualify for this event. Total performance time of up to 3 minutes, which includes time taken between items.
Adjudicator
Ryan Sheppard
Area of Specialty:
Dance/singing
Originally from the NSW Central Coast, Ryan has built a dynamic international career as a performer, choreographer, and creative. A graduate of Brent Street, he is recognised for his versatility, leadership, and longevity in the industry, contributing to some of Australia’s most iconic productions.
Ryan originated the role of Chistery in the 2008 Melbourne premiere of Wicked (GFO Productions), becoming one of the show’s longest-serving cast members with over 1,900 performances across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. As Dance Captain, he was also part of the casting team for the South Korean company.
His stage credits include We Will Rock You (Brit understudy), The Book of Mormon (Dance Captain, u/s Elder McKinley, Joseph Smith & Mission President), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Dance Captain, u/s Tick & Bernadette), West Side Story (A-Rab), and the original Dirty Dancing creation workshop. In 2023, he led the team for the Harry Potter Yule Ball Celebration (Lead Host & Dance Captain) and appeared in Amazon Prime’s Dance Life.
International highlights include Rent (Sony Pictures), One Life to Live (Disney), Splash Las Vegas, and the West Side Story European tour.
As a choreographer, Ryan’s work has been featured in campaigns for Upstage World, The Rob Guest Endowment, Sydney Council, and more. He has performed alongside Kelly Clarkson, Guy Sebastian, Will Young, Crystal Waters, and the Young Divas.
Ryan currently serves as Head of Full-Time Training and Course Coordinator of Brent Street’s Performing Arts Program, where he mentors the next generation of performers.
He continues to tour internationally with the vocal group Boys in the Band (SMA Productions), with highlights including the F1 Singapore Grand Prix. A former Australian Idol contestant, he was also signed to Warner Bros. Publishing as a songwriter.
Additional credits include The Helpmann Awards, The Son of the Mask, Carols by Candlelight, and the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
Important Notes
Conditions
Please refer to the Contemporary Singing Rules & Conditions of Entry. Your entry is accepted under these conditions.
Prizes
Winner: Medal, 2nd: Medal, 3rd: Medal