Teens to star in School Spectacular
TWO South Gippsland students will appear in the Victorian State School Spectacular.
Wonthaggi Secondary College’s (WSC) Nick Lawson will take centre stage as a principal vocalist and Louis Wheeler, a Year 12 student at South Gippsland Secondary College, is an audio assistant for the event.
Nick joins the list of talented singers who have represented WSC as a principal vocalist – including Jayde Gray, Mitchell Sanders and Cassi de Lacy-Vawdon.
This year the show is entitled The Elements. The theme is combined with a concoction of pop music and stage magic.
A lot of hard work and dedication has gone into being a principal voc
list, including seven hour rehearsals in Melbourne on Saturdays and Sundays for most of the year.
“It has been a great experience to work with professionals. My family have been very supportive during the rehearsals,” Nick said.
Many people may recognise Nick from his first starring role in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s (WTG) Oliver in 2010. He also played Archie in WTG’s production 13 and had the lead role in Peter Pan at WSC.
“I used to do a bit of singing at home but after Oliver I really got into music and decided to give it a go. I have lessons with Kirk (Skinner) and I was encouraged by my family to be in the spectacular,” he said
The spectacular has taught Nick about stage presence, vocal techniques, and dance skills.
“I look forward to being on the massive stage. It’s a lot different to being in a stage show,” he said.
“I’ve enjoyed working with people from all over Victoria who have lots of different talents. I haven’t done a lot of dancing before and learning how to work the camera is a different experience but it has been very exciting.”
This is Louis’ second spectacular.
“I have been able to apply the things I have learnt into my own music,” he said.
“I produce and record my own music so everything I’ve learned has been incredibly valuable.”
Louis has been interested in music since he was nine.
“Last year was my first contact with the industry and it’s helped me further my knowledge. It’s great to see how things happen in the outside world,” he said.
“This is the sort of opportunity that needs to be pushed and talked about more because it is absolutely fantastic to be involved.”
Louis would like to pursue his talent by going to the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) to study interactive composition.
Being involved in the spectacular has helped him improve the music he records and produces, which he will later present to VCA in a portfolio.
The spectacular will be held before an audience of 10,000 on September 10 at Hisense Arena, Melbourne.
It will also be televised on Channel 7 on a date to be confirmed.
Superstar: Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Nick Lawson was selected to be a principal vocalist in the Victorian State School Spectacular on September 10 at Hisense Arena in Melbourne.
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