Katie Noonan joins Permission To Shine as guest judge

Katie-Noonan-Blue-Murder-StudiosPlay It Forward has announced that Round Three of the Permission To Shine online singing competition featuring Jazz/Blues, Country and Original Composition is now open – with five-time ARIA award-winning artist, Katie Noonan as a guest judge of the Jazz/Blues section.

Over the past 20 years, Katie Noonan has proven herself to be one of Australia’s most hardworking, versatile and prolific artists. Named one of the greatest Australian singers of all time by the Herald Sun, Katie has produced 20 albums throughout her career, with seven times platinum record sales under her belt and 25 ARIA award nominations that span diverse genres.

“We have all been so impressed and inspired by the calibre of singers who’ve entered our competition,” said Play It Forward’s Artistic Director, Dr Jonathon Welch AM. “We are thrilled to include an Original Composition section, and can’t wait to hear new compositions written by our entrants.”

Round Three of the Permission To Shine is now open and closes Wednesday 30 September 2020. For more information, and entry guidelines, visit: www.playitforward.org.au for details. Checkout the Winners of Round One!

Image: Katie Noonan – photo by Blue Murder Studios