The Stems Showcase saw performers across almost all disciplines give a show to be remembered to conclude this year’s three months of competitions. 

South Street general manager Brett Macdonald said the performers were chosen by the discipline chairs.

“They weren’t necessarily the winner, but they all stood out in their disciplines,” he said. 

There were 21 performances including the Herald Sun Aria winner Kathryne Radcliffe. 

Organisers also invited back the improvisation team from the Ballarat Centre for Music and Arts, with improvisation a new section at this year’s event. 

He said the whole competition had been a success with happy competitors and parents.

“Now we’ll have a look back at the competition and see what we’ve done well and see where we can improve to make it better for next year,” Mr Macdonald said. 

“I love that Ballarat has big numbers every year to come and watch this community-based concert.” 

St Thomas More Primary School senior choir took to the stage singing Tears from Clouds and The Drunken Sailor. 

Grade six pupil Amy Loader said she was surprised that they were called back but always enjoyed performing on the Her Majesty’s theatre stage. 

Jayde Calisthenic Club coach Wendy Riding said it was always a great opportunity to perform in front of such a great crowd. 

The intermediate group performed a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang figure march. 

The group also included musical and dance soloists, band ensembles and speech and drama.