The annual Northcote College Talent Quest was a highly entertaining evening showcasing the outstanding talent of students.

The Earwig Studios Best Band (recording session with Darren McShane): Teppanyaki - 'City Love' by John Mayer
Cheyenne Cable (10SNO) vocal; Joshua Clarke (10MY) guitar; Gavin Kelner (10MZ) bass; Luke Hodgkinson (10MZ) drums

Most Entertaining Band: Jake Love and the Dirty Dozen - 'Sun and the Moon' by Alaska
Jake Love (13PC) vocal & guitar; JunHong Min (13TS) vocal & percussion; Miriam Chou (13HR) violin; Kimberley Yong (13HR) cello; Daniel McDonald (13mm) drums

Best Vocalist:   Tasman Bartlett-Masina

The Voice Box Best Vocal Act (recording session with Phil Yule):  Sera & Jo - 'Starry Eyed' by Ellie Goulding
Sera Cooke (12LI) vocal; Johanna Macdonald (12JD) vocal & piano; Isaac McFarlane (12HU) guitar

Best Instrumentalist: Josh Clarke - 'Alhambra' Francisco Tarrega solo guitar
Joshua Clarke (10MY) guitar

Best Performer:  Jesu Demegilio - beatboxer

The APRA Best Original Composition:  Loris Zigon Trio - 'After Many Changes' jazz trio
Loris Zigon (13CE) piano; Luke Thomas (10NA) double bass; Luke Hodgkinson (10MZ) drums

Best Dance: Super Magic
JunHong Min (13TS), Jinnie Powder (13PN)

Van Gent Recording Session: White Rabbit - 'Criminal' original composition
Tasman Bartlett-Masina (13SR) vocal; James Butler (13SR) guitar; Brad Kerr (13HR) guitar; Patrick Wong (13HR) bass; Daniel McDonald (13MM) drums

Van Gent Recording Session:  Laura Crane & James Butler - 'Use Somebody' by Kings of Leon
Laura Crane (13PC) vocal; James Butler (13SR) guitar

People's Choice Award: Super Magic - popping dance