Twelve Finalists to Compete in the 2016 Stampede Talent Search Tonight
Calgary – For the past two nights, 24 of the top performers – selected from 67 Canadian amateur performers at the start of the competition – have been chosen for the final round of the Stampede Talent Search. As scored by a panel of professional judges, the 2016 Stampede Talent Search finalists are:
| Annie Pattison | Calgary, AB |
| Craig Henderson | North Saanich, BC |
| Devin Cooper | Innisfail, AB |
| Jill O’Connell | Calgary, AB |
| Kaleigh Jo Kirk | Cochrane, AB |
| Kate Stevens | Calgary, AB |
| Kristian Sadio | Calgary, AB |
| Lian Croome & Brandon Haddow | Calgary, AB |
| Lizzy Munson | Calgary, AB |
| Ryan Gazzola | Burnaby, BC |
| Tayte Mitchell | Vulcan, AB |
| Zasha Rabie | Okotoks, AB |
“The calibre of acts competing on our stage continues to increase each year,” says Andrew Bunka, Chair, Stampede Talent Search committee. “These contestants moving on to the finals represent a some of the most talented young performers we’ve ever had on our stage.”
For the final night of competition, a panel of five judges will be responsible for determining who will become the 2016 Stampede Talent Search Champion. This panel includes:
Tamara Beatty – Voice Coach Consultant from NBCs “The Voice”
Spencer Cheyne – award-wining musician/producer
Jean Grand-Maitre – Choreographer/creative director
W. Brett Wilson – Entertainment/Entrepreneur
The final night of competition is Saturday, July 16. The show takes place at 6:30pm in the Boyce Theatre on Stampede Park and it is free with Park admission. Come early to make sure you get a seat to see who will be crowned champion and receive the $10,000 cash Grand Prize, the President’s Trophy – a custom, one-of-a-kind belt buckle – plus a unique performer development package from the Stampede.
About the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned 10-day Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together; we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.
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