The stage lit up with extraordinary young talent on Sunday, November 9 as the Children’s Safety Village of Belleville hosted Kids Got Talent – Season 6 at The Empire Theatre. This year’s event raised an outstanding $80,000 in support of free safety education programs for children and families across the Quinte region.
The show featured performances from youth aged 4 to 17, showcasing dancers, singers, musicians, and more from across the community. The evening concluded with cheers, confetti, and plenty of smiles as winners were announced.
Grand Champion: Ellie Stevenson
Category Winners:
- Sorrel Peltzer and Lucy Salteski
- Jase and Ryland Parsons
- Abigayle Phillips
- Ava Gervais, Hayden Clark, Kaidance Smith, and Kayla West (Ontario Dance Academy)
Rising Stars:
- Ashlynn Conway, Aubrey Young, Charlee Hogle, Chloe Dunlop, Lauryn Thomson, Ruby Crawford, Spencer Hummell, and Tavis McCambridge (No Limits JG Studios)
- Layla Abrams, Lauren Davis, Alkina Feng, Rachel Hart, Gavin Hope, Sage Hudson, Liya Moore, Olivia Phillips, Lialla Widling, and Evelyna Rheaume (Quinte Ballet School of Canada)
- Olivia and Emma Martin
Mode-Elle Award Winner: Rachel Smith-Francis
“It was a night filled with pure joy, community spirit, and incredible talent,” said Rachelle Baldock, executive director of the Children’s Safety Village of Belleville. “Seeing these young performers shine while helping raise funds for children’s safety education reminds us all what community can achieve together. Every note sung, every dance step, every cheer from the audience helped make a difference.”
Funds raised from Kids Got Talent directly support hands-on safety programs including fire safety, bike safety, and internet safety—delivered free of charge to local children.
Learn more about the Children’s Safety Village of Belleville here.
Jase and Ryland Parsons. (Photo: Children’s Safety Village)
