South Australian 18 years Krista
One of the up and coming talents in Country Music and a name to remember is 18 year old Kristal Collins.
Singing since 12 yrs of age & learning the basics through "Junior Country Crossover" in S.A.
Kristal Covers a range of Country Pop, Rock and Ballad music and is also endeavouring to be proficient at song writing, guitar and comparing.
Kristal had the honourable pleasure to accompany Trev Warner on his latest album."Old Country Home"
A regular performer at the Nairne Markets, & appearances at festivals and fundraising concerts, Support artist for well known and respected performers such as Davidson Brothers, Bluegrass Junction, Brian Letton, Tracy Coster, Sandra Humphreys and Kristy Cox. Performing at various Country Music Clubs and many Events throughout 2006/2007 has given her the experience to further her career in country music and become an outstanding artist. Some of her accomplishments to date are: -
SIDS CONCERT 2005 - BUSKING TO RAISE MONEY FOR SIDS
MILDURA FESTIVAL 2005 - 3rd IN JUNIOR VOCAL, 3rd SENIOR DUET with Stewart James.
PORT PIRIE Northern Country Music Festival 2005 - JUNIOR ENCOURAGMENT AWARD. 2006 - 1st SENIOR GOSPEL, 2nd
TRADITIONAL COUNTRY and 2nd FEMALE SENIOR VOCAL. 2007 - 1st TRADITIONAL COUNTRY, 2nd SENIOR GOSPEL, 2nd
SENIOR FEMALE, 3rd COUNTRY ROCK, 2nd place in SONGWRITING (YOU COMPLETE ME).
LEETON C.M FESTIVAL NSW 2006 - 2ND PLACE IN ALL 5 QUEST SECTIONS & TEX HODGE MEMORIAL AWARD.
S.A. COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVALS AND AWARDS - ARTIST
BLUE LAKE CITY MUSTER 2006 -1ST JUNIOR GOSPEL, 3rd JUNIOR VOCAL, 1st DUET with Tiffney Stroh.
MURRAYLANDS 2006 - 1st UNDER 16 VOCAL, 2007 - 2nd OPEN GOSPEL, 2nd SENIOR FEMALE, 3rd SONGWRITING.
LAKE CHARLEGRARK 2006 - ASSISTANT COMPARE to Beccy Cole, Jake Nickolai, Graham Hugo and Iron Bark, Peter Horan. 2007- COMPARE to Adam Harvey, Carter and Carter, Wild Card , Brianna Lee, Dave Prior Just to name a few.
KAPUNDA 2006 and 2007- ARTIST, FUNDRAISER FOR Cancer Council SA (Barossa Branch)
PORT AUGUSTA and DISTRICTS 2006 - 1st UNDER 16 VOCAL, 2nd JUNIOR GOSPAL , 2nd OPEN GROUP " FAMILY AFFAIR " 2007 - 1st SENIOR GOSPEL, 2nd SENIOR FEMALE VOCAL, 1st OPEN DUET with Grace Bowden.
RIVERLAND C.M FESTIVAL 2006 - R/U AWARD OF EXCELLANCE, 2007 - 2nd SENIOR FEMALE VOCAL, 2nd COUNTRY ROCK.
BLANCHETOWN COUNTRY MUSIC CAMP OUT 2006 - CO COMPERE & ARTIST.
S.A SHOWCASE 2005 and 2006 - PERFORMER.
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2006 - 2007 performing 2007 with Matt Peters at Mitcham girls high school.
WOMENS HEALTH 2007 - Performing artist.
MELROSE S.A 2007 - ARTIST at ROCK THE MOUNT.
Performing at various Aged Care Facilities eg The Vales - Morphett Vale S.A , Caramar Nursing home - Leeton N.S.W.
Performing recently at Mcleods Daughters Farewell concert with wonderful backing Midnight mountain Blue. bands backing Kristal at many various events include to date are Showcase band, Heartland, Compact Country, Fine Form, Limestone Country, Murray Mac and True Grit and Wild Card and Cross Country ( to name a few ).
S.A. JUNIOR ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR 2006/ April 2007
S.A. JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS July 2006/July 2007
AWARDED FEMALE VOCAL 2008 at pt pirie and Barmera
1st in Sonwriter 2008 at bot Barmera and Port Pirie
Kristal Collins has already achieved more then most in her short career and fulfilling her goals and dreams is only a matter of time. There is no doubt that she has the determination to succeed & will become one of Australia's outstanding country music performers.
Contact: kristalcollins@hotmail.com
Web addresses:
www.myspace.com/kristalcollins
www.saccm.com/artists/collins_k