Friday, February 2nd 2024, 6:40 am
The Big Show Off is big talent for a big cause. It's Tulsa's most anticipated talent show; a benefit for the Tulsa Day Center happening February 3 at the Cox Business Center.
On the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch at 6 a.m., Tess Maune is joined by the celebrity judges who will determine which acts will walk away in first place with $10,000 and in second with $5,000.
Those judges are Zac Hanson, Danny Boy O'Connor, and Olivia Jordan.
The Tulsa Day Center serves Oklahomans who are experiencing or at risk for homelessness.
The talent show will be held at the Cox Business Center, on Saturday Feb. 3 at 6 p.m.
CLICK HERE to learn more about The Big Show Off.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Tulsa Day Center.
About 150 people applied and about 18 people auditioned in person, according to one of the organizers. In the end, 10 acts made the cut.
There will be six musical acts, one comedian, two dance acts and a balloon artist. The youngest contestants are 12 and 13; a dancer and a singer.
The 10 Finalists Competing on Saturday in The Big Show Off:
Adam Bush
Adam is a writer and standup comedian from Tulsa, OK who has toured with acts such as Mike Birbiglia and Preacher Lawson. He also wrote and directed the children's television series Pete and Penelope on Amazon Prime.
Allison Walden
Allison is an award-winning amateur vocalist and songwriter and comes from a family of professional jazz musicians and hobbyists. She's living her best life in Tulsa as a nonprofit executive, mom and wife.
Benjugglin
Ben has been on America's Got Talent, The Gong Show, and Das Supertalent. He has been performing with balloons since he was a child. He loves making people laugh and better yet, making them wonder.
Joleen Brown
Joleen has been playing guitar and singing since she was 12 years old, but started sharing music with others about two years ago. She has been playing mostly solo gigs in Tulsa and joining in with friends on special occasions.
Kelsey Nicole
Kelsey is a contortionist and competitive pole dancer from Tulsa. She has been practicing her art for ten years. She has placed in regional and online competitions in the past few years and hopes to wow people with her unique talent and style.
Mia Morris
Mia is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who performs as a one-woman band by utilizing live looping. Her performances include keys, bass, guitar, drums, vocals and various other instruments including the audience. At 19 years old, her songwriting and unique performances are inspiring and fun.
OK3
Sierra Sikes, Kenna Fields, and Courtney Hooker make up the pop trio from Oklahoma City, OK3! They primarily focus on pop music but have performed all genres. They also have original music!
Olivia Fu
Olivia is a twelve-year-old singer and pianist from Tulsa who has been singing around her house since she was born. She has only recently started taking piano lessons to complement her budding singing hobby.
Owen Eckhardt
Owen is a bluesy, country singer that aspires to reach others through music. He has been singing since he can remember and is self-taught on piano and guitar. He has performed for the Coweta Fall Festival, Rooster Days, and Tulsa Mayfest. But most notably, the 21st season of American Idol.
Paislee Collins
Paislee has been dancing since she was two years old and the studio she dances at is named after her. She is 13 years old and is excited to show her passion for dance and giving back.
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