Maine’s Got Talent is the state’s premiere music competition.

The 8th annual Maine’s Got Talent was held on

Saturday, March 9, 2019
Franco Center, Lewiston

Congratulations to this year’s winners!

First Place Winner: Lydia Gilman
Second Place Winner: Jaycen Daigle
Third Place Winner: Tessa Miller

Maine’s Got Talent is a dynamic musical competition featuring 10 performing artists competing for cash prizes. 50% of the vote comes from the audience and the other 50% from celebrity judges: Tom Doucette, former MGT performer; Joe Philippon, Lewiston Police Dept.; Celeste, WBLM’s Morning Show. The host for the evening is Molly McGill of The Brand Collective.

Open Auditions for this year’s event were held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Empire Live Music & Events, 575 Congress Street in Portland, Saturday January 26, 2019 and Sunday January 27, 2019 at Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy Street in Auburn from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We had a record number of auditions this year! Thank you to all who came out or sent in video submissions. Competition was tough. We’re proud to announce our 2019 Maine’s Got Talent lineup of incredible performers!

MGT 2019 performers were:
Wess Cooke
Jaycen Daigle
Lydia Gilman
Kayla Hopkins / Brando Morin
In the Wind
Tessa Miller
Jess Moore
Paul Rainone
Ryan Thayer
Unique Unknown

The Maine’s Got Talent  fundraising event, is open to all performing artists who live or work in Maine, including out-of-state students attending Maine schools. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three acts the night of the event.  The prizes are as follows:  First Place:  $750.00, Second Place:  $500.00, Third Place:  $250.00. All proceeds from Maine’s Got Talent  benefit Sandcastle Clinical and Educational Services and LA Hearing Center.

A Special Thanks to This Year’s Sponsors:

Premier Sponsor

• The Brand Collective
• Mechanics Savings Bank

Corporate Sponsor

• Maple Way Dental Care
• Geiger
• NFP Property & Casualty Services, Inc.
• Proctor & Gamble

Friend of Sandcastle Sponsor

• Austin Associates
• The Beaches Motel & Cottages
• Quality Care Auto
• Roopers
• Nason Mechanical

Sponsor the Event – Advertise in the Program

This amazing night of entertainment is a music competition, but it is also a fundraiser.  All proceeds benefit Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services and LA Hearing Center.  We would greatly appreciate your sponsorship, and, we hope to see you at the show!

Premier Sponsor – $1,500

• 6 ticket vouchers to the event, reservations must be confirmed with box office
• 1 page ad in program
• Promotion on the SCES & LA Hearing Center websites, social media and marketing materials
• Banner displayed at event (supplied by sponsor)
• Personal recognition at event

Corporate Sponsor – $1,000

• 4 ticket vouchers to the event, reservations must be confirmed with box office
• 1/2 page ad in program
• All other benefits listed under Premier Sponsor

Friend of Sandcastle Sponsor – $500

• 2 ticket vouchers to the event, reservations must be confirmed with box office
• 1/4 page ad in program
• All other benefits listed under Premier Sponsor

Download the Maine’s Got Talent Advertising & Sponsorship Rate Sheet.

MGT Ad Sponsor Rates

Download the Maine’s Got Talent Advertising & Sponsorship Registration Form.

MGT Ad Sponsor Registration

Download the Maine’s Got Talent Rules, Guidelines and Information 2019.

MGT Rules Guidelines and Information 2019

Download the Maine’s Got Talent Audition Registration Form.

MGT Talent Registration 2019