Welcome to the return of Brisbane's most exciting singing competition! This year marks our fifth spectacular year of discovering and showcasing the city's finest vocal talent, proudly presented by Cloud 8 Karaoke.

This premier event has become a cherished tradition in Brisbane's entertainment calendar. In previous years, we've been honored to welcome distinguished guests including the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress to our grand final, adding prestige to our celebration of musical excellence.

More than just a competition, it’s a force for good. We've proudly contributed over $155,000 to the Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust, supporting vital community initiatives across our city.

Now it's your turn to take center stage! Whether you're an experienced performer or just starting your musical journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

Are you the next star to light up Brisbane’s stage?


How to Enter:

  • Contestants must complete and submit the official registration form.

  • A $25 registration fee is required at the time of audition registration.

  • Each participant will receive a $50 Cloud 8 cash voucher upon registration.

  • We’ll contact you with your audition time

Terms and Conditions:

  1. Eligibility:

    • Open to individuals aged 16 and over.

    • Contestants must be available for all rounds of the competition, including the final.

    • Contestants under 18 must have parental or guardian consent to participate.

    • Contestants must be residents of Australia or hold a valid visa for the competition period.

  2. Audition Process:

    • All auditions will be held in person at Cloud 8 Karaoke.

    • Contestants must prepare and perform one song under 1 minute with no background music.

    • Late arrivals may forfeit their audition opportunity.

    • Judges' decisions are final and based on vocal ability, originality, stage presence, and overall performance.

  3. Competition Rounds:

    • Contestants who pass the auditions will enter a 1 vs 1 Battle Stage, consisting of multiple head-to-head rounds where they will perform one full song with music in each round.

    • Winners of the battle rounds will move on to the semi-final, performing one song.

    • Top finalists from the semi-final will advance to the grand final, held on stage, where they will also perform one song.

    • Failure to attend any round without prior notice may result in disqualification.

  4. Prizes:

    • Cash prizes will be awarded after the grand final.

    • Gift prizes are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.

    • Prize winners may be required to present valid identification and sign an acknowledgment form to claim their prize.

    • Taxes or any additional costs incurred in relation to the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.

  5. Promotion & Media Release:

    • By participating, contestants agree to allow Cloud 8 to use photos, videos, and performance footage for promotional purposes across social media and marketing materials.

    • Contestants may be featured in promotional campaigns, interviews, or press coverage related to the event.

    • No additional compensation will be provided for use of media content.

  6. Conduct & Disqualification:

    • All participants are expected to maintain respectful and professional behavior throughout the event.

    • Disrespectful, aggressive, or inappropriate behavior toward other contestants, staff, or judges will result in immediate disqualification.

    • Consumption of alcohol or drugs before or during performances is strictly prohibited.

  7. Changes to the Event:

    • Cloud 8 Karaoke reserves the right to alter dates, venues, or event formats due to unforeseen circumstances.

    • Any changes will be communicated via Cloud 8's official platforms.

  8. Acceptance of Terms:

    • By registering and participating, all contestants acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions in full.

Event Details:

  • First Audition Date: Tuesday 6 May 2025

  • Grand Final Date: Saturday 4 October 2025
    Locations:

  • Auditions : Cloud 8 Karaoke, Brisbane

  • Grand Final: On stage (venue to be announced)

Charity and Donation

Over the last four years, it was a great success to raise a total of $110,600 for the Lord Mayor Charitable Trust at charity auctions during the events.

Brisbane has stars
Multicultural singing competition 2023

Cloud 8 Karaoke held its Fourth singing competition between March & October 2023. Over 500 contestants participated the competition this year. Over 200 days of auditions, 8 finalists were chosen to compete on Grand Final at Brisbane City Hall on 15st October 2023. The competition was awarded over $38,000 of value in prizes. Congratulations to all our 8 talented finalists. We want to take this opportunity to thank our 8 finalists for bringing tremendous performances to over 700 guests in the auditorium. It was a great success to raise $44,500 for Lord Mayor Charitable Trust at charity auction on the event.

  • First Place

    Rayllyne Alicaya

    < I will survive >

  • 2nd Place

    Zoe Della Valle

    < Bang Bang >

  • 3rd Place

    Cindy Wang

    < Riding on a white horse >

  • best stage presence award

    Lucie Pegna

    < Listen >

  • most improved award

    Renee Kwok

    < On a wonderful day like today >

  • best performance award

    Leo Jin

    < Holy grail >

  • most impressive award

    Maddison Holden

    < Gangnam Style >

  • most creative award

    Harine Lee

    < This is me >

Stars above the cloud
SINGING COMPETITION 2022

Cloud 8 Karaoke held its third singing competition between June & November 2022. Nearly 600 contestants participated the competition this year. Over 40 days of auditions, 8 finalists were chosen to compete on Grand Final at Brisbane City Hall on 21st November 2022. The competition was awarded over $38,000 of value in prizes. Congratulations to all our 8 talented finalists. We want to take this opportunity to thank our 8 finalists for bringing tremendous performances to over 900 guests in the auditorium. It was a great success to raise $44,500 for Lord Mayor Charitable Trust at charity auction on the event.

  • 1st Place

    Montana Alguera-Lara
    Australia
    < It’s all coming back to me >

  • 2nd Place

    Genevieve Yuksel
    Australia
    <Writing’s on the wall>

  • 3rd Place

    Raffaele Pierno
    Italy
    < Nessun Dorma >

  • Best Performance Award

    Ara Ko
    Korea
    < Listen >

  • Best Stage Presence Award

    TimYa
    China
    < Fearlessness >

  • Most Impressive Award

    Nancy Fintic
    Papua New Guinea
    <To make you feel my love >

  • Most Creative Award

    Jackson Bosch-Faerber
    Australia
    < Creedence Clearwater Revival >

  • Most Improved Award

    Yingying Li
    China
    < Wolf >

WING OF THE CLOUD SINGING COMPETITION 2021

There is a song in everyone's heart, just like we all have wings waiting for us to soar. Although the world is full of challenges, although the virus seems unrelenting and ever present in our lives, in the mornings’ light, we sing from our hearts, carrying our dreams, we fly high with wind beneath our wings.

Cloud 8 Karaoke held its second singing competition between May & October 2021. Nearly 600 contestants participated the competition this year. Over 40 days of auditions, 8 finalists were chosen to compete on Grand Final at Brisbane City Hall on 25th October 2021. The competition was awarded over $38,000 of value in prizes. Congratulations to all our 8 talented finalists. We want to take this opportunity to thank our 8 finalists for bringing tremendous performances to over 700 guests in the auditorium. It was a great success to raise $38,750 for Lord Mayor Charitable Trust at charity auction on the event.

  • 1ST PLACE WINNER

    Megan O'Brien

    Australia

    <Highway to hell>

  • 2ND PLACE WINNER

    Kimberley Tham

    Malaysia

    <Crazy fantastic>

  • 3RD PLACE WINNER

    Declan Nicholls

    Australia

    <The sound of silence>

  • MOST IMPRESSIVE

    Skye Chen

    China

    <Be lovesick>

  • MOST IMPROVED

    Anita Parakh-Morgan

    India

    <I dreamed of dream>

  • MOST STAGE PRESENCE

    Robert McMullan

    Australia

    <We are the champions>

  • RISING STAR

    Isabel Reichel

    Germany

    <I'm not the only one>

  • BEST PERFORMANCE

    Yiming Ma, Joanna Wang

    China

    <Big shot>

CLOUD 8 DISCOVER YOURSELF, CHALLENGE YOURSELF

SINGING COMPETITION 2020

Cloud 8 Karaoke held its first singing competition between September & December 2020. More than 500 contestants participated in the competition. After 1st heat, 2nd heat and semi-final, 8 finalists were chosen to compete on Grand Final at Brisbane City Hall on 13th December 2020. The competition was awarded over $30,000 of value in prizes. Congratulations to all our 8 talented finalists. We want to take this opportunity to thank our 8 finalists for bringing tremendous performances to over 800 guests in the auditoriums. It was a great success to raise $27,350 for Lord Mayor Charitable Trust at charity auction on the event.

  • 1st Place Winner AUD $10,000 Cash

    Wayne Lee

    Taiwan

    Feeling good

  • 2nd Place Winner AUD $5,000 Cash

    Nicole Sokolovic

    Australia

    Ever enough

  • 3rd Place Winner Voucher Worth $3,000

    Cincia Tofilau

    Samoa

    Hopelessly devoted to you

  • Best Stage Presence Award

    David Zhu

    Zhengzhou

    The great sage equalling heaven

  • Most Improved Award

    Daren Fox

    Philippines

    My heart will go on

  • Best Performance Award

    Cindy Wang

    Anyang

    Farewell song

  • Best Stage Presence Award

    Benson Tan

    Malaysia

    Rock with you

  • Most Improved Award

    Will Chen

    Taiwan

    New everlasting love