The contestants have been announced.

Now they are ready to compete in Chautauqua’s Got Talent.

CGT Producer Angelo Valentino said this year, the competition saw one of its biggest turnouts in 15 years, with a record number of auditions submitted both in-person and online.

“After careful deliberation, the selection panel has chosen an outstanding lineup of contestants who will take the stage on April 7 to compete in front of a live voting audience,” Valentino said.

Here are the 2025 contestants: Alix Sandberg, Amaya Thompson, Autumn Pupo, Braelee Zuck, Brian James – Gypsy the Disciple, Christine Porter, Colleen Cerni, Cowboy Marcus Leeper, Daughters of Thunder, Dewayne Moore, Emily Tiebor, Emeleerose Mason, Gracelyn Kohler, Howard McAvoy, Jared Pierce, Kambria Kennedy, Kadyn Abers and Marc Smith, Kristen McNitt, Kristie Dunham, Kyra Textor, Laila Moon, Meghan Kelsey, Melani Witherspoon, Oliver Strother, Paige Silverman, Rachael Maynard, Rocco Oliverio, Sandy Hopkins, Sean Herbin, Sebastian Hulett, and Shelby Storms.

“The 2024 season promises to be one of the largest and most exciting in the competition’s history, with an incredible variety of talent ready to showcase their skills. Contestants will compete for a grand prize of $1,000 in cash and studio time at Found Recording Studio,” Valentino added.

On Monday, all contestants must attend a mandatory orientation at The Spire Theater, located at 317 E. Third St. At the orientation, Valentino said, contestants will go over important competition details.

The five-week competition, presented by SE93 and The Post-Journal, kicks off April 7, at 7 p.m. at The Spire Theater, and continues on April 28, May 5, May 12, and May 19, when the grand champion will be crowned.

For tickets and more information, visit inspirejamestown.com.