The 2023 Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship recipient was Tahlia Hearn from Loxton High School.
Since 2016, regional students in Years 10 and 11 have been given the opportunity to apply for the Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship program. Supported by the Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, recipients of the scholarship participate in the Class of Cabaret program producing two spectacular shows for a ticketed public performance as part of that years Adelaide Cabaret Festival, while also gaining SACE accreditation towards their education. Each scholarship is valued at up to $5000 to assist with travel, accommodation and private vocal tuition in order for the selected student to participate in the program in Adelaide throughout Term 1 and 2 each year.