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Dunedin, New Zealand
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Playing to a crowd of families and young people enjoying the sun at the Lions Lark in the Park last week, young Dunedin musician Mitchell Smith (Year 13) lapped up the atmosphere.
‘‘I love what I do and I think people can see that.’’
Mitchell Smith entertaining at Lions in the Park |
The 17-year-old recently returned from his first trip to the Tamworth Country Music Festival in Australia, where he tasted success in two talent quests.
Mitchell won the Jazzer Quest from 120 other musicians and was runner-up in the Entertainer of the Year senior section.
‘‘It was rough competition — I was up against people of all ages.’’
It was another boost to his confidence after he won the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards intermediate title last year. Mitchell is now keen to see where music will take him, having discovered a love of the ‘‘road trip’’ aspect to music.
‘‘It was the best 10 days of my life. I just love the scene — the moving around.’’
Mitchell was one of 13 acts entertaining at last weekend’s family fun day, organised by The Lions Club of Dunedin North with the event supporting the Otago Community Hospice. More than 3,000 people attended.
