Schools & Universities

DESI TALENT QUEST

Schools & Universities

Group Bookings

Bring Desi Talent Quest to your campus. We partner with schools and universities to discover, mentor and showcase the next generation of South Asian artists across singing, dance, music and spoken word.

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Why Work With Us

What we offer

From open auditions on campus to behind-the-scenes industry exposure, we offer a complete pathway for student artists — including scouting, group bookings for performances, workshops with working professionals, and direct introductions into the live event industry.

Talent Scouting

Our judges visit campus to discover and shortlist standout singers, dancers, musicians and comedians.

Group Bookings

Reserve a block of audition slots for your students so they can perform together on the same day.

Student Workshops

Practical sessions with judges and crew on stage craft, vocal performance, branding and confidence.

Career Pathways

Real introductions to producers, talent managers and live-event partners across Australia and beyond.

Good to Know

Why it’s free (or low cost)

Desi Talent Quest is funded by our sponsors and event partners — which means schools and universities pay nothing to host us, and individual students never pay to audition. Our goal is access first; talent rises from everywhere.

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On Set

Behind the scenes experience

Selected groups get a guided look at how a live competition is produced — from sound check and rehearsal to camera, lighting and judging. Students meet our production crew, ask questions, and see what a career in live entertainment actually looks like.

A camera crew working together on a film studio set

The Process

What happens when you sign up

1

Tell us about your campus

Drop your details into the mailing list and we will get in touch with a short intro pack within two business days.

2

Choose your format

Pick from an on-campus audition day, a group booking at a public audition, or a mixed workshop + scouting visit.

3

We bring the show

Our crew, judges and equipment arrive on the agreed date — your students perform, learn and, if shortlisted, move into the wider competition.

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What a Desi Talent Quest audition day looks like

For Students

Work experience & opportunities

Work Experience

Senior students can apply to shadow our crew on real production days — running cameras, helping with sound, supporting backstage or assisting the content team. References provided on completion.

Job Opportunities

Paid roles open up each season — front-of-house, social media, performer liaison, photography. Mailing-list members hear about them first.

Kind Words

Testimonials

Real quotes from teachers, coordinators and students will appear here after our first events. Be one of the first to feature — get on the mailing list above.

Our Network

Our Partners

Schools, universities, community groups and brands — if you would like to support South Asian artists in Australia, we would love to hear from you.

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Got a question about bringing Desi Talent Quest to your school or university? Fill in the form below — we will be in touch within two business days.

Or email us directly at info@desitalentquest.com.