idol-vision 2026
The winner of Idol-Vision 2026 was... the audience... and the Thrifties! The performances absolutely blew us away – all eyes were glued to the stage and the atmosphere was electric.
Thrifties took home the prestigious Golden Microphone Trophy with their rendition of Macklemore's 'Thrift Shop' - High St certaining thinks that 3070 want to come thrift shopping!
We went thrift shopping, the circus, across outback Australia, Rydell High School, Adelaide circa early ‘00s, and defiantly took a windy trip down memory lane. Shout out to the acts for their bravely, talent and dedication to the cause: Tony Wilson (MC), Ruckers Hill Hoods, Evo Evans, Tina Head Turners, Fools Gold, Mama Lipa, Bogan Bruce, The Drop-Off Spring, Thrifties, Northside Heat, Shades of Happiness, Primary School Dropouts, and Anna ‘hoops’ Lumb.
what did the audience say?
“I voted for the Hilltops, they nailed it! How’s that for an opening act…” (Thrifties group member)
“Congratulations again Thrifties! What a night. Thanks for making it all that much more enjoyable. You guys killed it!”
“I’m so impressed! I gave it a crack 3 times and couldn’t get that golden microphone dammit.”
"The Welsh can sing!"
"I was in awe of all the stars up on the stage."
"Where's the voting box for the hula hoop babe?"
"Such a stellar event, we had a ball."
"I've just messaged my husband who didn't come, he's missing out..."
"Such a fun night, so much to do today has been a write off! But absolutely worth it.”
IDOL-vision takes the stage thanks to our amazing local supporters…
FAQ’s
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Westgarth Idol is a social fundraising event run by (and starring) parents/carers of Westgarth Primary School. It’s one of the most fun nights in the school calendar, save the date for a night of dancing, cheering and dazzling entertainment!
Westgarth parents get behind the mic and sing, dance and rock out to their chosen song, cheered on by the crowd.
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Get your Idol Act together and choose your song! Get chatting with other parents (WhatsApp counts!) and decide on a song… that’s the hard part!
Nominations will be open on Friday, 6 March at 12pm. A submission form will be available on this website. Please have your song name, participant names and emails, and group name ready. Songs need to be performed as per radio edits, no key changes or changes to song structure sorry!
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Idol Acts focus on singing and we provide a backing band. No musical experience is necessary. If your group would like to play the music as well, that’s fine.
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Pretty well, although there can’t be two of the same songs at the performance. Once Acts are received, if this has occurred then we’ll contact the groups.
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There are 12 spots available this year.
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Groups typically start practicing in early March, but the commitment is up to the group. Some groups will get together weekly or fortnightly.
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There will be rehearsals with the band taking place on the two weekends prior to the event. On show day, there will be a sound check at Thornbury Theatre where each group will need to be available sometime between 2-6pm.
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Do you love being on stage, or want to try? Consider being a back-up singer or dancer.
If you’d prefer to be behind-the-scenes, there are plenty of volunteer roles. To be a volunteer, please email westgarthidol@gmail.com or complete the form below.
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Performance groups must be made up of parents/carers with kids still at WPS, however can include past parents. Staff are also encouraged to participate.
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Of course! If you’d like to be part of Idol, but don’t have a group, please complete the form below, or email westgarthidol@gmail.com, and we’ll do our best to connect you with a group or construct a group on your behalf.
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Please email westgarthidol@gmail.com
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Idol is wrapped for 2026…
We still want to hear from you - it just may take a little longer to reply!
The Idol organising team is Amy Greetham, Tim Williams, Lucy Davidson and Dave Higgins - chat with us at school if you have any questions and save an email…
