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Laura Limb sings and plays the electric piano to fans at the Commercial Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 8, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first round of heats of the 2018 Big Break competition were held in Kingaroy on Thursday night, with three talented local musicians taking to the stage.<\/p>\n

First up was singer \/ songwriter – and pianist – Laura Limb who sang and played six songs, including two she had written herself.<\/p>\n

The audience in the beer garden at the Commercial Hotel enjoyed the performance so much they demanded an encore.<\/p>\n

Next was Paula Jayne, from Yarraman, who was also an entrant in the 2012 Big Break competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n

She has continued to hone her musical skills since then, and in fact is just back from the Tamworth Country Music Festival where she was busking on the streets.<\/p>\n

She also played her own songs as well as covers.<\/p>\n

Last up on stage was guitarist Jordan Chapman, from Kingaroy, who goes by the stage name “Aksel”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

His face may be familiar to Kingaroy shoppers as he has busked outside Musicians Oasis in Alford Street.<\/p>\n

Aksel is currently combining his musical interests with university study.<\/p>\n

Applications from soloists, duos or bands wanting to take part in this year\u2019s Big Break competition close on February 22 or when all available audition slots have been filled.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All auditions, heats and the final will be held at the Commercial Hotel.<\/p>\n

The competition will run until March 1.<\/p>\n

The final will be held on Thursday, March 8.<\/p>\n

Prizes include studio time, paid gigs, radio airplay, an Ashton acoustic guitar and a gig at the Commercial Hotel with Olivia Ruth.<\/p>\n

For more information phone Michael on 0400-282-782.<\/p>\n