​The Talent Advancement Program identifies, nurtures and promotes young vocalists from within our local schools. Launched in 2002 by City of Canterbury Bankstown, the program is supported by the NSW Department of Education. View the TAP Hall of Fame for more information about the talented performers who have been part ​of this instrumental program.

Throughout the year, students in the program take part in a series of workshops where experienced coaches and mentors help them develop and strengthen their stage abilities, performance and vocal techniques. The program also provides the opportunity for vocalists to perform at a range of festivals and events giving them the much needed confidence to advance in the world of performing arts.

Wendy Tierney
Wendy is a retired primary school teacher who operates her own music studio.  She has over 35 years of experience and dedication to students of the performing arts through her involvement in the Schools Spectacular and local and state-wide programs. Wendy is a former Bankstown Citizen of the Year and mother to Andrew & Michael Tierney of Human Nature.

Helen Pain
A former member of the Sydney Opera Company and retired Creative Arts Consultant to the DET NSW Arts Unit, Helen, has an equally impressive number of years dedicated to youth and the performing arts. Helen is also an accomplished painter with her own Art Gallery in Kiama.​​​