{"id":403541,"date":"2023-12-15T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=403541"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Bridge-Capital-s-CNMI-Got-Talent-set-for-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Bridge-Capital-s-CNMI-Got-Talent-set-for-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge Capital\u2019s CNMI Got Talent set for tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tomorrow night marks the return of the one of the community\u2019s favorite holiday events, Bridge Capital\u2019s Annual CNMI\u2019s Got Talent show, which is set to take place this year at the Kensington Hotel Saipan in San Roque.<\/p>\n

The invitation-only event will feature a range of performances from special guests to the chosen contestants, culminating in the announcement of the winners. Contestants will check into the event between 4:30pm and 5:45pm for the show, which begins at 6pm.<\/p>\n

In the kids and adult categories, the grand prize winners will receive $2,000; first runners up winners will get $1,500; and second runners up will get $1,000 each. The \u201cMost Christmas\u201d award and the \u201cGovernor\u2019s Choice\u201d award will also be given; that comes with a $1,500 cash award each. Awards will also be presented for the \u201cBest in Tinian\u201d and the \u201cBest in Rota\u201d performances.<\/p>\n

Bridge Capital vice president Bart Jackson said they are quite excited for the event. He said they initially had over 20 audition tapes that were submitted by the original deadline, but due to more individuals calling in and saying that they were nearly done with their auditions, Bridge Capital decided to extend the deadline to Nov. 22.<\/p>\n

Jackson looks forward to a great show, adding that, with the bigger venue at Kensington, the stage space will really give performers the opportunity to showcase their talents.<\/p>\n

He acknowledged that they had done the CNMI\u2019s Got Talent show at Pacific Islands Club Saipan for many years and that they have a very good relationship with the resort as well as many other hotels, but the primary consideration was a big performing stage.<\/p>\n

With the new venue at Kensington, he said, the stage area gives more space for performers to show off their talent.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s something we\u2019re really looking forward to,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He noted the variety of performances he\u2019s watched throughout the years and when he sees performers and contestants continue to develop and perform inside and outside the show, it brings him fulfilment. \u201cIt\u2019s really fulfilling. You get a really warm feeling, knowing you played a part in that,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He said this is what Bridge Capital wants to do\u2014being involved in the creative arts here in the Marianas to provide opportunities for all types of performers to showcase their talent.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe in supporting the arts and in a small place that\u2019s always looking for funding, artists are not always at the top of the list, and so we think it\u2019s important to try and do our part to monetarily support and give people an opportunity and spaces to show their art, whatever it may be. That\u2019s one of the things that Bridge Capital really likes to do,\u201d Jackson said.<\/p>\n

They also wanted to extend that opportunity to Tinian and Rota this year. \u201cWe like be supportive and we love to do whatever we can to help those folks [on] Tinian and Rota who don\u2019t have the same opportunities as the folks here [on] Saipan,\u201d he said, adding that there is so much talent in the CNMI and Bridge Capital wants to showcase that.<\/p>\n

His favorite part of the show is seeing new performers. \u201cI love it when I see someone who hasn\u2019t come in before come in and do well.\u201d Also, \u201cI really enjoy seeing a performer who competed before and didn\u2019t win but now they\u2019ve been practicing and honing their craft on their instrument or their voice and getting more skilled at their craft. I really enjoy seeing that.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

The \u201cMost Christmas\u201d award and the first place prize in the adult category went to dancing duo Cookies and Cream at Bridge Capital\u2019s 12th edition of the CNMI\u2019s Got Talent last year. Cookies and Cream\u2019s Cire Durano and Joel Balagon are seen here posing with Bridge Capital LLC\u2019s Shawn Scott and John Baldwin last year.<\/p>\n

– CHRYSTAL MARINO
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