NW Valley Times

GCU's Got Talent is set to return with a diverse lineup of performers at Grand Canyon University. The event will take place on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Global Credit Union Arena, featuring 10 teams competing for the top prize, as determined by audience votes.

This semester's show promises more variety, with acts including Tim Mullins, the competition's first magician, and violinist Claire Miller. Returning performer Gannon McShane will showcase his yo-yo and juggling skills once again.

The event is organized by the Canyon Activities Board and hosted by Matthew Stout and Jonathan Fridline. Judges for the night include Ashley Cote, student body president; Caleb Shaw from GCU’s men’s basketball team; and Ibinnabo Kelly-Briggs, known for being part of two Lip Sync-winning teams.

Previous winners of GCU’s Got Talent include comedian Luis Escamilla last year and yo-yo performer Josh Salazar in its inaugural year.

Contestants this year are:

- Varlets (band) with Zach Johnson, Zach Haller, Josh Weide, and Noah Paape

- Gannon McShane (yo-yo, juggling)

- Bria Williams and Landon Shaw (singer/pianist)

- Tim Mullins (magician)

- Tristan Carlson and Chloe Brandow (singing duet/guitarist)

- Marshall McNamee (comedian)

- Reagan James Broome (singer/guitarist)

- Distinction (dance group) with Alex Noble, Ryan Brady, and Joshua Greer

- Claire Miller (violinist)

- Jaylan Watkins (singer)

Grand Canyon University senior writer Mike Kilen can be reached at [email protected]