“Paper Cut Outs” Band Win Talent Contest
The band “Paper Cut Outs” were named the winners of the Bermuda Youth Got Talent show yesterday [May 28], receiving $5,000 and iPad2, after they beat over 160 young performers who signed up to show off their talents as part of the contest.
These filmed auditions were highlighted over a period of eight weeks during the ZBM nightly news program. After much deliberation, 35 diverse acts were chosen to repeat their performances in front of a live audience during ‘Round 2’ of the audition process.
Two of the “Paper Cut Outs” group members marching in the May 24th parade:
The final top twenty prerecorded acts were revealed during a three hour, live telethon broadcast where the public were persuaded to call in and vote for their favourite performance. Three of the Coalition’s initiatives were also highlighted during the program. Votes consisted of a donation to the Coalition and were possible via phone call, text or online at www.bygt.bm.
Video highlights of the Top 20 in a video courtesy of BYGT:
The top twenty contestants made their last attempt to solicit votes for themselves, or their group, as they marched, danced and sang in the recent May 24th parade. A total of 2170 votes were cast by the public, with the grand prize winner receiving 11.5% of the vote.
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Congratulations to all contestants!!
Congratulations to the winners and ALL of the youth that participated in this competition. So much positivity out there. To the organisers thank you for giving these young people the stage to be seen! Hope that you will continue to be given opportunities to shine like Harbour Nights or Summer Concerts in the Park. I must say that was one local programme that I watched from start to finish and was sad when it ended.
Proud to be Bermudian!!!!!
I really enjoyed the show. it shone a positive light on our youth. I really enjoyed the rap group AMM they really had a good vibe and not often do you hear positive rap. I hope to hear and see more of them they definitely got my vote.
Great show! I hope there will be another season!