The show must go on… but not until it is safe to do so.

Maine’s Got Talent will not be rescheduled in 2020. It is our hope that we will again hold Maine’s Got Talent in 2021, but we will only do so if the continued path of the COVID-19 pandemic allows us to hold this very special event in a safe and responsible way.

Here are answers to our frequently asked questions and guidance for our performers, sponsors, advertisers, ticket holders, and loyal supporters of Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services.

What if I already purchased tickets to the 2020 event?
For current ticket holders of Maine’s Got Talent 2020 you have three options:

Notify Sandcastle that you would like to relinquish your ticket and the money already paid will convert to a tax-deductible charitable donation.
Keep your paid seat for Maine’s Got Talent, with the understanding that a future date has not been determined.
Request a refund for your ticket cost by sending an email to Charlene O’Clair at coclair@sandcastlemaine.org.

What if I reserved and paid for an advertisement in the program?
For program advertisers of Maine’s Got Talent 2020 you have three options:

You may convert your advertising investment to a direct tax-deductible charitable donation to Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services.
Keep your paid program advertisement for Maine’s Got Talent, with the understanding that a future date has not been determined.
Request a refund for your program advertisement by sending an email to Charlene O’Clair at coclair@sandcastlemaine.org.

What if my business made a sponsorship investment?
For sponsors of Maine’s Got Talent 2020 you have three options:

You may convert your sponsorship investment to a direct tax-deductible charitable donation to Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services.
Keep your sponsorship for Maine’s Got Talent, with the understanding that a future date has not been determined.
Request a refund for your sponsorship advertisement by sending an email to Charlene O’Clair at coclair@sandcastlemaine.org.

Why not hold the event virtually?
Maine’s Got Talent is a live talent show where contestants sing and play their hearts out as they compete for cash prizes. Each act is judged by a combined score of our panel of celebrity judges plus audience applause. The magic of this show can only materialize when we gather for the live performances. Without the in-person engagement of our audience, the show loses its sizzle.

As we said in our opening, the show must go on… when it is safe to do so. Until then, we wish you good health and wellbeing. If you have additional questions, or to specify your desired next steps, please contact Sandcastle at (207) 782-2150, or email Charlene O’Clair, Director of Finance at coclair@sandcastlemaine.org. Thank you for your continued support of Sandcastle and LA Hearing Center.

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 Warp + Weft.

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 & Educational Services and LA Hearing Center.

A Special Thanks to our 2020 Sponsors:

Premier Sponsor

Warp + Weft
Geiger
Mechanics Savings Bank, A Division of Maine Community Bank

Corporate Sponsor

Maple Way Dental Care
NFP Property & Casualty
Dr. Roland Cote
Proctor & Gamble

Friend of Sandcastle Sponsor

The Beaches Motel & Cottages
Austin Associates, P.A.
Roopers
Martin’s Point
Ouellette & Associates, P.A.
Canon
Nason Mechanical Systems
Spectrum
Winner’s Circle Off Track Betting

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 – $2,500

6 ticket vouchers to the event, reservations must be confirmed with Eventbrite
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