The stage lit up with extraordinary young talent on Sunday, November 9th, as the Children’s Safety Village of Belleville proudly hosted Kids Got Talent – Season 6 at The Empire Theatre. This year’s event was an incredible success, raising an outstanding $80,000 in support of free safety education programs for children and families across the Quinte region.
The show featured breathtaking 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 proud 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.”
The Children’s Safety Village extends heartfelt thanks to the performers, families, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees who made the event such a success. 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.
For more information about programs, partnerships, or upcoming events, visit www.csvbelleville.com or follow the Village on Facebook and Instagram at csvbelleville.
(PAUL MARTIN)
