Burlington girl places third in CNE talent contest

By Staff

September 9, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

Each year the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) holds the Rising Star Talent Competition. They have been doing this for 29 years.

The final round of competition took place this past weekend at the CNE’s International Stage inside the Enercare Centre, where spectators witnessed the best of the best among more than 100 contestants who competed over 17 days of the Fair.

The Talent Competition is one of the longest standing talent competitions in Ontario, long before the popularity of TV shows such as “Idol” came along. Contestants are judged on their natural ability, audience appeal, stage presence and the quality of their performance. 2015 Winning Contestants of CNE Rising Star Competition

Junior (aged 6-12):

Grand Champion: Brooklyn Slade, 12-year-old dancer(Milton)
1st Runner Up: Emma Wright, 11-year-old singer (Meaford)
2nd Runner Up: Lauren Salt, 12-year-old dancer (Burlington)
3rd Runner Up: Allison Lee & Daniel Tamburro, 7-year-old dancers (Aurora)
4th Runner Up: Detention, Hip hop dance group (St. Catharines)
5th Runner Up: Alyssa Almeida, 11-year-old singer (Mississauga)