submissions are now closed. 12 acts confirmed! Tickets on sale 28 april 2026.

spoiler alert…

Saturday, 30 May

The Thornbury Theatre

the Golden Microphone is new, improved and sparklier than ever…

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE, BE AN IDOL.

idol-vision 2026 is coming to westgarth

Join us for an awesome night and witness the stage prowess of local parents from Westgarth Primary School as they treat the crowd to sparkly, entertaining, and dazzling performances backed by the Westgarth Idol band.

As always, all profits from the night will be donated to Westgarth Primary School. So don't hold back… get your friends on board for an unforgettable night of amazing entertainment.  

Idol-vision news & updates

5 stars by 10,000* wps thrillseakers

* this is an estimation…

“What an awesome night, again! It's amazing that whatever comes up each year, the Idol crew always finds a way to make it an amazing show.”

- Idol superstar 

“Participating in idol has been such an incredible experience and only thanks to yourself, the band and all the volunteers to allowing this opportunity.”

- Idol legend

“As a first time performer I have to say it was an absolute blast - still buzzing from it! Dare I say it's infectious...”

- Idol rockstar

It takes a village

Idol is a volunteer-run event, led by WPS parents and made remarkable by the incredible Westgarth band.

We’re looking for volunteers who can help out on the night: supporting stage set up, selling raffle tix and voting tokens, and perhaps an adlib task or two. Shifts are 20-40mins meaning that you can enjoy the show, while also helping to make the fundraiser a success.

Any questions, please email westgarthidol@gmail.com or grab Lucy Davidson or Amy Greetham if you see us around school.

Can you donate to the idol raffle?

As part of the night’s fun and festivities, we’ll be hosting a raffle and are calling out for donations from our generous Westgarth families and friends.

The raffle is always fun, chaotic and highly coveted. It’s also significant contributor to the fundraiser, often making up 30% of the donation that we make to the school.

Thank you to the WPS families who have donated previously. Prizes have been amazing, including: gym memberships, concert tix, coffee and magazine subscriptions, vino, F&B vouchers, and more…

We truly appreciate any contribution that you can make to help with the magic of the night, as well as fundraising for the school community. To make a donation, or if you have any questions, please contact Lucy Davidson at westgarthidol@gmail.com.

ready to become an idol?

the 2026 line up is now full - come along and get inspired for 2027….!

  • 1. Rally a group
    Start chatting with your class parents and carers… break the ice, it’s all about having fun and celebrating our amazing community. 

    No experience needed. Be bold, be brave, and take the stage!

    2. Select a song. Let’s get the crowd movin’!
    Throw ideas around. The band will learn the songs.
    If you have a few ideas and can’t decide, feel free to email Tim (our band guru) and he may be able to offer some advice.

    3. Submit your Idol nomination
    Idol nominations open in early March - 2026 is now full.

    There are only 12 spots available on stage, so get in quick. 

    4. Get excited and start singing
    Groups typically start practicing in early March, but the commitment is up to the group. 

    Some groups will get together weekly or fortnightly.

    Laughing and connecting with other families, kids milling around (usual chaos!), syncing dance moves and choosing wild costumes - what could go wrong!? 

    5. Rehearse with the band
    There’ll be two opportunities to rehearse with the Idol band prior to the event.  These commonly occur on Sunday, on the two weekends prior to Idol.

    Dates and locations to be confirmed.

    6. Take the stage
    Be an Idol rockstar, diva, celebrity, superstar - “you got this!”

    7. Vote for the Golden Microphone Champion!
    Each attendee receives 10 golden tokens to vote for who they believe should take home the infamous Golden Microphone Champion.

    The winning group is simply: the act who gets the most tokens. 

FAQ’s

  • Westgarth Idol is a social fundraising event run by (and starring) parents/carers of Westgarth Primary School. It’s one of the most fun nights in the school calendar, save the date for a night of dancing, cheering and dazzling entertainment! 

    Westgarth parents get behind the mic and sing, dance and rock out to their chosen song, cheered on by the crowd.

  • Get your Idol Act together and choose your song! Get chatting with other parents (WhatsApp counts!) and decide on a song… that’s the hard part! 

    Idol-Vision 2026 is full. Get inspired and come along to cheer on the Acts!

  • Idol Acts focus on singing and we provide a backing band. No musical experience is necessary. If your group would like to play the music as well, that’s fine. 

  • Pretty well, although there can’t be two of the same songs at the performance. Once Acts are received, if this has occurred then we’ll contact the groups. 

  • There are 12 spots available this year. 

  • Groups typically start practicing in early March, but the commitment is up to the group. Some groups will get together weekly or fortnightly. 

  • There will be rehearsals with the band taking place on the two weekends prior to the event. On show day, there will be a sound check at Thornbury Theatre where each group will need to be available sometime between 2-6pm. 

  • Do you love being on stage, or want to try? Consider being a back-up singer or dancer. 

    If you’d prefer to be behind-the-scenes, there are plenty of volunteer roles. To be a volunteer, please email westgarthidol@gmail.com or complete the form below.

  • Performance groups must be made up of parents/carers with kids still at WPS, however can include past parents. Staff are also encouraged to participate. 

  • Of course! If you’d like to be part of Idol, but don’t have a group, please complete the form below, or email westgarthidol@gmail.com, and we’ll do our best to connect you with a group or construct a group on your behalf.

  • Please email westgarthidol@gmail.com 

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DATES TO REMEMBER

6 MARCH

Entries open at 12pm.

Only 12 spots available - get in quick!

28 april

Tickets go on sale. Bring along your class parents, friends, family and anyone who loves a boogie.

17 & 24 MAY*

Rehearse with the band.

*Date and location tbc.

30 MAY

Westgarth Idol-Vision 2026 is LIVE!

Contact Us

Do you want to know more?

Do you want to join a group but not sure where to start?

Can you volunteer?

It takes a village… we love and appreciate the volunteers who help make this night so fabulous. If you can assist, please send an email or complete the contact form.

Can you donate an item for the raffle?

We love and appreciate all of the generous families and friends in the community who help make this event a success. If you can support with a raffle prize, we’d love to hear from you.

The Idol organising team is Amy Greetham, Tim Williams, Lucy Davidson and Dave Higgins - chat with us at school if you have any questions and save an email…