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SARASOTA, FL: On Saturday, March 24th, over 25 contestants auditioned for a spot in our Got Talent Competition. All off the participants did an excellent job, and after difficult deliberation, we would like to share the finalists that will be performing in the Got Talent Live Show on April 14th. Music Compound will award $10,000 in prizes to three winners. The live event is being hosted at Music Compound on Saturday, April 14th. Doors open at 5:30PM, and we encourage all attendees to wear red carpet attire. The show will begin at 6:00pm. Trey Wanvig, last year’s Got Talent winner, will open the show. He will perform his original song “Roadside Blues”, which is available on Spotify. As last year’s winner, Trey earned the opportunity to write his own song, record it, and produce his own CD. His winnings, valued at $3,500, also included the opportunity to take professional photos, host his CD launch party, and much more. Since winning Got Talent last year Trey has made huge steps in launching his music career, and we look forward to offering someone else that same opportunity this year. All of the Got Talent Finalists will receive four hours of professional coaching with industry leaders prior to the live event. This professional coaching includes training for stage presence, walking the red carpet and capturing the best photos, as well as defining their image, and media training. Our goal is transform their musical dreams into reality by providing this performance opportunity and professional training. The event is open to the public, and we strongly encourage everyone to attend. There are VIP tickets available for $25, and general admission tickets available for $15. Tickets can be purchased at MusicCompound.com/gt. We would also like to send out a special thank you to our sponsors; CoolToday, Risdon Group, NextHome Excellence, BaySound Recording Studio, Treat Boutique, Men’s Warehouse, and Janet Combs Photography. Our judging panel is made up of local industry leaders and music advocators; Samuel Lowry with Sarasota Opera, Lulu with iHeart Media, Murray Devine Community Foundation Sarasota, Jennifer Grondahl with Director Community Relations, Peter Anderson the Giving Hunger the Blues Event Chair, Denise Verheul with Music Compound, and Mauricio Blanca with 8 BEAT Multimedia. We also ask that you please join us in congratulating the following Finalists: Our Solo Artist Finalists: Alexandra Lee Natalie Lelyo Amanda Yoder Ericka Eglesias Cipha Our Rising Star Finalists: Tommy Lelyo Amanda Beall Maya Schultz Cydney Tetzloff Montana Eileen Tay Peterson Ricky Tedesco Carmen Lesser Aubrey Greeley Our Band Finalists: Trey Wanvig Band JAK’T Three’s Company Outcast Story For more information, visit Music Compound.com/GT. About Music Compound The Music Compound provides an environment to inspire, collaborate and educate children and young adults in pursuit of their love of music. Members of the Music Compound will have access to a wide array of learning opportunities intended to not only build music skills but also enhance confidence, communication and social interaction abilities. Learning opportunities include one-on-one instrument lessons, group instrument lessons, music education, workshops, open forums to encourage music interactions, and performance and recital opportunities. Our goal is to transform dreams into reality by providing a contemporary and influential environment for all ages. For more information, visit www.musiccompound.com.