So why would anyone want to end up on this checklist of extreme talent? Because, each of the finalists all up for the grand prize of $10,000 in flights and cold hard cash, in addition to some choice advice from an extreme guru to help the young innovator/s get a leg up in the biz.

With past winners like Melbourne three piece My Disco, this year's shortlist, spread across seven categories including fashion, film and music is looking pretty prime itself with past Raw Cast peeps Dan and Cybele both receiving a nod - great work guys! Check out the full list for yourself.