Esther Lauaki
(Can run across BSW/MSW) Pic to come Thursday.
By Esther Lauaki
Elena Konikkos is raising her voice to lift spirits in her Sydenham street.
The 17-year-old aspiring singer has been putting on impromptu performances in her driveway to boost morale among her neighbours as they stay home during the COVID-19 restrictions.
“I just spontaneously went out to the front on Friday night when my mum was going to do some gardening and I felt like performing,” Elena said.
“I’ve been told by my music teachers that I should do more performing and I’ve just been performing to my mum and my sister my whole entire life so I decided I would sing to my neighbours.”
She said the positive response from her community has encouraged her to put on more driveway shows.
“It’s an amazing experience,” Elena said.
“I love people coming out on the road or simply going for a nice evening walk and just watching me perform
“I’ve never met these neighbours before but they really enjoyed it and it’s been great to get to know more of them.”
Elena has been taking singing lessons since 2016 and is now a teacher at a local performing arts business.
Her goal is to apply for The Voice Australia, the televised singing contest, and a new social media competition called Hometown Australia.
“I’m hoping to get the Brimbank community to support me with some unique and fun ideas,” Elena said.
