Ainsdale's Got Talent 2026

ON Saturday, 17 October 2026, the Ainsdale's Got Talent 2026 took place, offering an afternoon of fantastic local family friendly musical acts, at:- St John Stone Parish Centre, Ainsdale, featuring musical theatre hits, rock classics, and bagpipe performances. The event was a good showcase for the local community's talented local performers of all ages, with the money raised going towards the:- Ainsdale Horticultural Society's Ainsdale Show for 2027.This showcase was guided by a compere, the event was opened by:- Councillor Lynne Thompson. Councillor Thompson also served on the judging panel alongside retired:- Councillor Brenda Porter and Leslie Sparkes. Between performances, attendees took part in charity auctions raising funds alongside the evening's entertainment.

A packed 1st half had the show opening with ceremonial bagpipe music performed by Rowan before giving way to a varied lineup of soloists and groups:- Annaliese Rimmer performed a set featuring Little Voice by Sara Bareilles, Remember Us This Way from A Star Is Born, and Amy Macdonald's Mr Rock and Roll. Che Barcelo Band, competing in the Senior category, delivered a set of original numbers including Stalk Your Socials, Unhappy, and Say Goodbye. Alaina Rex (14) performed Lin-Manuel Miranda's Everything I Know from In the Heights, followed by Radiohead's Creep. Hattie Owens (9) represented the Junior category with songs from Moana (How Far I'll Go) and Annie (Tomorrow). Phil Morris brought acoustic arrangements of Rod Stewart's I Don't Want to Talk About It and Cher's Bang Bang on vocals, guitar, and ukulele. Emily Killough (12) closed out the 1st half with Popular from Wicked and Taylor Swift's Love Story. Following an interval, the brilliant

1st half was followed by an equally good high energy 2nd half and the finale closing act. The 2nd half kicked off with the Ukulele Buddies, led by Jeanette Woodward, delivering a crowd pleasing medley including:- Twist and Shout, Flowers, Rockabilly Rebel, Walk of Life, Be My Baby, Under the Moon of Love, and Don't Bring Me Down.

The evening continued with strong performances across all categories:- Ameilia Rothwell (17) performed songs by Olivia Dean (So Easy to Fall in Love), Shirley Bassey (Where Do I Begin), and Adele (Love in the Dark). Michael Brennan performed Paolo Nutini's Candy, Paul Simon's Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard, and Ain't That a Kick in the Head. Lily-Rose Upton (12) sang selections from Matilda and Moana. Arabella Woods (9) delivered a showcase featuring Naughty from Matilda, Celine Dion's Think Twice, and Dolly Parton's 9 to 5. Navaid and Lindsay Syed contributed a piano and vocal rendition of Give Your Heart a Home accompanied by a poem presentation. Tasha Hogan delivered a musical feature.

As the judges debated a raffle was drawn.  Then event concluded with the prize presentations overseen by Brenda Porter, Janet Greenwood, and Lynne Thompson.  Rowan then returned to the stage on the bagpipes for a final reprise, leading into a joint finale where all performers and audience members joined together to sing Amazing Grace.

The results from the day:-

• Ameilia Rothwell... Adult Winner... Awarded the Winners Cup and a cash prize of:- £100.
   

• Annaliese Rimmer... Adult 2nd Place... Awarded a cash prize of:- £50.
   

• Alaina Rex... Senior Winner... Awarded the Winners Cup and a cash prize of:- £70.
   

• Emily Killough... Senior 2nd Place.. Awarded a cash prize of:- £40.
   

• Arabella Woods... Junior Winner... Awarded the Winners Cup and a cash prize of:- £50.
   

• Hattie Owens... Junior 2nd Place... Awarded a cash  prize of:- £25.

All prize money donated by Brenda Porter in honour of her dear husband Ken a community champion who recently passed away.

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