5 Minutes of Fame Stage

Date: Sunday 17 May
Times: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Location: Tanks Arts Centre - Promenade

Cost: Free


5 Minutes of Fame Stage!

We’ve got the lights, the sound, the costumes, and the crowd, all we’re missing is you!

Got a hidden talent? A funny trick? A dance move that makes people yell “WHOA!”? A song worthy of a standing ovation? Then step right up, the 5 Minutes of Fame Stage is calling your name.

This is your time to shine, so sing like nobody’s watching (even though we definitely are), tell your best story, show off that impressive trick, or just strut your stuff and soak up the applause.

No need to book - just jump up and do your thing! Whether you’re a pint-sized magician, a future pop star, or a master of the dramatic hair flip, this is YOUR moment to shine.

So go on, lean into the spotlight, have a laugh, and let’s make some showbiz magic happen!

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