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YIPA - THE STORY
The Central Coast Youth In Performing Arts (YIPA) concerts began in June of 1992 as a joint initiative of Gosford West Rotary Club and Laycock Street Theatre, supported by Gosford City Council. YIPA is unique in that it is not a School Festival, it is non-competitive and it affords young people from all walks of life the opportunity to participate.
AIMS OF YIPA
To provide an opportunity for youth to perform and participate in a quality program featuring all aspects of the performing arts.
To promote and foster the development of youth with talent and interests in the Performing Arts.
To develop a feeling of community for youth on the Central Coast.
To provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships for youth with talent and interests in the Performing Arts.
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YIPA - SCHOLARSHIPS
Successful auditioners are encouraged to apply for one of the many scholarships available. Applications for scholarships must be received by the end of May. In 2007 the following scholarships were on offer: |
Rotary Club of West Gosford.
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4 x $1,000 Scholarships
winners:
Phoebe Lane (drama)
Ruth Tiffen (drama)
Anthea Conyngham (opera singer)
Kirstie McGlone (vocalist)
2 x $500 Encouragement Awards
winners:
James Callaghan (drummer)
Naomi Jones (fiddler) |
Headspace
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$500 Scholarship
winner:
Rochelle Thurbin (dancer) |
Commissioner for Children & Young People
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$500 Scholarship
winner:
James Johnson (technical) |
| Central Coast Jazz League |
$1,000 Scholarship
winner:
Gregory Bennett (tuba) |
| Adrianne & The Late Ewan Johnson |
$1,000 Scholarship
winner:
Naudine Sauvage (dancer) |
| Gosford Musical Society |
$500 General Scholarship
winner:
Mathew Johnson (vocal/drama) |
| Mad Cow Theatre Company |
A year's tuition valued at over $720
winner:
Jack Aquilina (drama) |
| Woy Woy Little Theatre Co. |
$500 Drama Scholarship
winner:
Sophie Stratton (drama) |
| Caravan Records |
Recording contract valued at $900.00
winner:
Kayleah Balcomb (vocalist) |
| myshots.com.au |
$500 Scholarship
winner:
Jasmine Coombs (vocalist) |
| CoastFM 96.3FM |
Broadcaster Training Course valued at $165
winner:
Dominic Sammut (vocal/drama) |
| Scholarship Information & Application Form |
