After 10 weeks of performances, the finals were held last Saturday night at Inverell’s Empire Hotel. 

Competition organiser Rol-and Hooklyn said about 200 people came to cheer on the singers.

The judging panel of Narelle Kennedy, Fay Redal, Darren Byrnes, Alistair Williams and Rikki Anderson from Brisbane award Shandell Morrow first place, Ridge Wilkins came second, Shevaun Stapleton came third, and Kylie Berry awarded fourth. 

There were two runners up in Danyelle Harris and Peter Cole.

“Our place getters will now be representing Inverell in the North West of NSW finals to be help in Tamworth in September where they will compete against other singers throughout NSW,” Rolande said. 

“Then one winner will then be moving on to compete for the Australian title in November to be held in Tweed Heads, with a chance to compete in Sweden against singers from other countries.”

She extended thanks to Empire publican Marty Tuck for supporting the event. 

“As a result (Marty) has opted to run Social Karaoke on a weekly basis so anyone wishing to compete next year can start working on stage confidence etc.” Rolande said.

The regional final will be held at 2pm, September 13, at the Tamworth Services Club.

 More information about the Karaoke World Championships can be found on the website http://kwcaustralia.com.au.