RisingStar2023

Beth Redwood has always been passionate about opera and music theatre and has been involved in many productions across Perth in the last decade. A recent WAAPA graduate, Beth has performed widely as a principal artist in concerts and operas across WA, including with OpusWA and Perth Symphonic Chorus. Beth aims to further her passion for opera performance with postgraduate study in the UK.

Devon Lake is an up-and-coming young baritone from Perth, passionate about all things operatic and musical. He won first prize in the Royal Overseas League young singer’s competition when he was just 17 and has sung with many organisations in Perth. Devon studies at WAAPA and has been a featured rising star of the Vienna Pops New Year's performances on two previous occasions.

Vin Trikeriotis embarked on his wide-ranging musical journey as a heavy metal front man before branching out into musicals and eventually opera. He is currently a member of the WA Opera Chorus and has sung with Perth Symphony and Freeze Frame Opera. Last year he enrolled at WAAPA to further develop his dedication and passion for the performing arts.

Ashton Lake is a vivacious young songstress from Perth who has a love for contemporary music which she is nurturing at WAAPA. Ashton has sung with the Milford Street Shakers and the WAAPA Gospel Choir and has performed at The Ellington, The Quarry and The Duke of George She is in demand as a backing vocalist and soloist with a passionate interest the music of 1960s Motown.