Showdown at the Soundshell

Showdown at the Soundshell Youth Music Contest ages 12-18

🎶 Showdown at the Soundshell 2026 🎶What an incredible day at the Gargarro Botanic Gardens in Girgarre on Sunday 29 March...
02/04/2026

🎶 Showdown at the Soundshell 2026 🎶

What an incredible day at the Gargarro Botanic Gardens in Girgarre on Sunday 29 March!

Now in its 4th year, Showdown at the Soundshell brought together 20 talented young people aged 12 to 18 for an unforgettable youth music competition. The atmosphere was amazing, with a fantastic crowd enjoying a free sausage sizzle, fairy floss and snow cones, plus delicious eats from Boost Juice and Shakin Dawgs.

This event was proudly funded by Amplify and the Victorian Government, with support from Girgarre Development Group, Born n’ Bred Australian Red Dirt, YAG and Campaspe Shire Council.

We were also proud to have Mayor Daniel Mackrell announce this year’s award winners:

🏆 1st Place: Matilda Altoft, $1000 cash and a trophy
🥈 2nd Place: Blake Robinson
🥉 3rd Place: Maggie Oliver
⭐ Best Young Artist: Harlow Sleeth
🎧 Born n' Bred Recording Session: Lucy Herberte

Congratulations to all performers who took to the stage. The future of music is bright! 🌟

Congratulations to the award winners at the 2026 Showdown at the Soundshell. Beautiful performances in a beautiful space...
29/03/2026

Congratulations to the award winners at the 2026 Showdown at the Soundshell. Beautiful performances in a beautiful space.

1st place Matilda Altoft, 2nd place Blake Robinson, best young talent Harlow Sleeth, the Born n Bred Recording prize to Lucy Herberte, 3rd place Maggie Oliver.

Thanks to the Girgarre Development Group, the Shire of Campaspe and Born n Bred for putting on this amazing event.

Another Showdown complete and we couldn't be prouder of the extraordinary talent of each and every performer who has the...
29/03/2026

Another Showdown complete and we couldn't be prouder of the extraordinary talent of each and every performer who has the courage to put themselves out there. Well done everyone.

27/03/2026

Come along to Showdown at the Soundshell this Sunday 29 March from 12pm at Gargarro Botanic Gardens, Girgarre 🎤🌿

Watch over 20 talented young people compete for the top prize in an exciting afternoon of live performances ⭐

Free entry for everyone, with a BBQ, snow cones, fairy floss and food trucks available on site 🍔🍧

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a great day out supporting local young talent 🎶

Mark it in your calendar, 22 amazing acts, a great day out, bring a rug or a chair and settle in for some amazing entert...
14/03/2026

Mark it in your calendar, 22 amazing acts, a great day out, bring a rug or a chair and settle in for some amazing entertainment

REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY SUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2026Are you the parent of a talented 12-18 year old? If so consider entering ...
07/03/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY SUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2026

Are you the parent of a talented 12-18 year old? If so consider entering them in this exciting youth music contest.
(solo, duo and bands are encouraged to apply).

Showdown at the Soundshell (Girgarre).
Applications close on the 8th March 2026.
Register now 👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NQHW8C3?fbclid

DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT. REGISTRATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW SUNDAY 8THAre you the parent of a talen...
07/03/2026

DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW SUNDAY 8TH

Are you the parent of a talented 12-18 year old? If so consider entering them in this exciting youth music contest.
(solo, duo and bands are encouraged to apply).

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON.
Showdown at the Soundshell (Girgarre).
Applications close on the 8th March 2026.
Register now 👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NQHW8C3?fbclid

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE IN 4 DAYSAre you the parent of a talented 12-18 year old? If so consider entering them in this excit...
04/03/2026

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE IN 4 DAYS

Are you the parent of a talented 12-18 year old? If so consider entering them in this exciting youth music contest.
(solo, duo and bands are encouraged to apply).

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON.
Showdown at the Soundshell (Girgarre).
Applications close on the 8th March 2026.
Register now 👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NQHW8C3?fbclid

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Gargarro Botanic Gardens
Girgarre, VIC
3624

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