You’re never too old for a talent show
From belly dancing to rapping to poetry, students at the University of Guelph had the opportunity to showcase their skills at Gryphons Got Talent.
The event was hosted by the Central Student Association at the Brass Taps on March 9 and featured 16 unique acts.
Sean Castillo started off the night with a cover of “Dead Sea” by the Lumineers, establishing a pattern of acoustic guitar and vocal performances from fellow students Elyse Matias, Ryan Ong, Hunter Sheridan, Michelle Cosentino, and Amy Han.
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Emily Glasgow and Brittney Vance also showed off their vocal chops with the help of backing tracks, and Charles-Étienne Ferland (also known as “The Beard”) accompanied himself with piano, covering Mumford and Sons and Bruce Springsteen.
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Rachel Garcia and Olaitan Ogunnote performed original spoken word poetry, while Matthew Cohen spat out his own rhymes with two original raps.
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James Stalteri impressed with his instrumental compositions, showcasing his speed and dexterity on the acoustic guitar.
Belly dancer Vartiné Minassian and step dancer Charlotte Clare took to the stage with their high-energy performances, each receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience.
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The only group performance of the evening consisted of guitarist Alvin Naigum, vocalist Melissa Paras, and beat boxer Hamdan Asim, collectively known as 4AM. The group closed the show by putting their own spin on Maroon 5’s “She Will Be Loved.”
At the end of the night, there were no winners or losers. The goal of the event was simply to showcase some of the diverse hidden talents on campus, while also raising money for the Guelph Student FoodBank through a 50/50 draw.