Gaels' Got Talent Overview

The Gaels Got Talent competition is targeted at non-professional artists. There are two categories - group and individual. The winner from each category will be given the opportunity to play on stage in Hyde Park at the 2012 St Patrick's Day event. For amateur musicians and groups the competition gives a great opportunity to showcase their talent to a crowd of up to 30,000. The set can then be streamed on YouTube , band websites or pitched to potential music promoters. The aim of Gaels Got Talent is to get a different cross section of the community interested in attending the St Patrick's Day celebrations in Hyde Park, encourage all ages to get involved and as the professional talent on the stage elevates year on year, build the competition into a sought after event.

Last year we had 22 entrants. On the night Best Group went to Castlecomer and Best Individual went to David Wilson. Due to weather conditions the 2011 Parade & Family Day was cancelled and the winning artists didn't get to perform - we have arranged for them to perform next year and be part of the 2012 celebrations.

This year we will be holding auditions on Saturday 4th February 2012 at the Gaelic Club on Devonshire St from 1pm - 7pm. From here 10 finalists will be chosen. The Final will be held on Saturday 3rd March 2012 at the Penrith Gaels Club from 7.30pm. The night at Penrith Gaels will be held as a fundraiser for the St. Patrick’s Parade and Family Day Committee with donations being taken at the door, raffles and lots more! Again this year there will not be any charge contestants to enter.

Contestants can register their interest by completing the entry form above and hitting submit . 2012 Gaels Got Talent Judges.

The committee have recruited three (3) judges who are familiar with the music industry. All judges are passionate about seeing amateur artists being given the opportunity to showcase their talent and are looking forward to seeing what the auditions hold in store.

2012 GGT Further Details
For further details please contact Kim on 0410 998 344 or email: entertainment@stpatricksday.org.au

Bachelor of the Year 2012 - SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT

The 2012 Sydney Irish Bachelor of the year event will be held on Saturday the 18th February 2012.

Ticket price includes 3 course meal with drinks package and entertainment from some of Sydney's most eligible Irish Bachelors.

Ticket price: $160.00 per person
Location: The Ivy Room - The Ivy, 320/330 George St, Sydney
Time:  6.30pm for a 7.00pm start

Purchase Bachelor of the Year Tickets here

Help us to help you by completing our online survey

We are conducting a survey to help us on the St.Patricks Day Sydney committee improve how we run our events and we would love your feedback - please click on the link and answer the questions. 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PLBV5DD

Have a great day !

Gaels Got Talent Competition 2010 - Applications Open

Enter the 'Gaels got Talent' competition for your chance to perform on stage at the Sydney 2011 St Patricks Day Parade and Family Day in Hyde Park.

Entries close Saturday 9th October 2010. Competition starts Saturday 16th October 2010. There will be three competition heats. The top three finalists from each heat will go through to the finals which will be held on Saturday 11th December 2010.

There are two categories best individual and best group.

Download the entry form here.

Sydney turns green at Sunday’s 2010 Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade & Family Day

In Australia, St Patrick’s Day celebrations have taken place on 17 March since 1810, when the then Governor, Lachlan Macquarie, declared the date an official day of celebration for the Irish and those of Irish heritage.  200 years later, we are still celebrating with an annual street parade and family day on the third Sunday of March – this year on Sunday 21st March 2010.The Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade is the second largest in the world, after the New York celebrations.

The Parade commences at midday and starts at the corner of Town Hall on George Street and Bathurst Street continuing to Park St and around Elizabeth St, ending at Hyde Park near St James Station. The fun continues with the Family Day in Hyde Park, opening from 1pm to 7pm.

The Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade & Family Day comprises of an annual Parade. Our very own ‘St Patrick’ leads the Parade through the streets of Sydney. The title of ‘St Patrick’ has, over the years become a much-coveted role, each year members of the Irish Community in Sydney nominate a suitable representative to fulfil the role.  Every year the Parade entrants and spectators fill the streets of Sydney all shades of green and of course those dedicated Gaelic Football fans wear their county colours with pride.

The Parade will have over 70 floats and marching groups participating this year including County floats through to Irish sports organisation floats, Irish dancing school displays as well as a host of musical entertainment - and for those who missed this year’s Irish Bachelor of the Year Awards, all 11 bachelors will be on the Man Float!

Those at Town Hall will hear MCs tell the crowds about each of the floats, while Parade’s four judges - Sydney Swans AFL and Kerry GAA footballer Tadhg Kennelly; ARIA winner and pop sensation Damien Leith; Home and Away’s Lynn McGranger and Donna Campbell from Tourism Ireland - decide on the winning entry, which will be announced later in the day at the Hyde Park main stage.

The Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade & Family Day has a broad range of activities for the young and the young at heart.  Irish festivities take over the surroundings of Sydney’s Hyde Park for a day, where spectators can enjoy a range of traditional and modern Irish music performed from the main stage.  This year the crowds will enjoy Eleanor McEvoy as the headline act on the main-stage. McEvoy has been an international music sensation since her debut album in 1993 and the past year has seen this Irish songstress release her latest album ‘Love Must Be Tough’. Other acts on the day include Sydney’s musical favourites Blackwater and Achtung Baby – The Ultimate U2 Experience.  Irish dancers and set dancers are an important part of the festivities with several performances throughout the day showcasing the best of Irish culture. Food stands will serve Irish food and snacks and the beverage stands will cater for all tastes, from Irish tea to a good old glass of Guinness!

There is a designated children’s area in Hyde Park, where families with young children can enjoy learning about Irish culture and music through story-telling and a Bodhran workshop. Children can also enjoy face painting, bouncy castles, clowns, animal rides and music performances.

This year will also see Australian residents become Australian citizens in the annual citizenship ceremony held at Hyde Park. Many Irish people choose to take part in the citizenship ceremony at the Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade & Family Day as a way of recognising that although they are becoming Australian citizens, their Irish background will always be close to their hearts.

In 2009 over 100,000 participated in Sydney St Patrick’s Day celebrations and that figure is expected to increase for the 2010 Sydney St Patrick’s Parade & Family Day.

The Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade is organised by a group of volunteers from the Irish-Australian community. As a non-profit organisation, financial support is key to the continuing success of the Sydney St Patrick’s Day celebrations through fundraising throughout the year, Friends of St Patrick membership and the ever-popular Irish Bachelor of the Year event.

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