[16] Alan Steele (1978) Justin Coombes-Pearce Talent quest shows have been popular throughout Australia's television broadcasting history.
A typical format is a selection of unknown singers or musicians (as opposed to established recording artists) performing before a panel of judges who award points with the winner receiving a cash prize or a recording contract.
More recent incarnations have had the heats and eliminations running over several months with public votes included (e.g. Australian Idol).
Seven Network (2021–) Beat Club was a series of 30-minute episodes which aired on SBS during 1986 each Wednesday at 6 pm.
It was presented by Annette Shun Wah with expert commentary by Glenn A Baker.