Semi finalists announced for 2016 Geneva's Got Talent

The Geneva Park District along with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce has partnered to host Geneva's Got Talent. On May 7, auditions were held for the talent competition.

Contestants auditioned for a chance to perform at the semifinals during the 2016 Swedish Days Festival, supported by Northwestern Medicine.

The talent level was extremely high as judges Terry Skreens, Eric Elftmann and Leah Leman chose 16 acts to move forward and perform during the semifinals on Wednesday, June 22, on the main stage at Swedish Days. The types of acts ranged from vocalists, dance groups and bands.

Semifinalists will compete on the Central Stage at 6:30 p.m. The judges' votes combined with public Facebook votes will carry on 10 acts to the finals on Saturday, June 25. Those contestants will then perform at 6:30 p.m. on the Central Stage for a chance to win first place and $1,000 cash prize. Facebook voting will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, and end at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24.

Individuals can vote for their favorite act by liking the semifinalist photo in the Geneva's Got Talent Facebook album on the Geneva Park District's Facebook page.

Semifinalists include: Jessica Blakely, Kaidyn King, Grace Lagattolla, Grace Lenaghan, Matt Skirmont, Addelyn McDonald, Kiley Murray, Aida Skaraite, Meagan Clemens, Ryan Cichon, Maya Hawkins, Fire the Canon, LiveWire, Dance Dynamics, Batavia Academy of Dance, and Katie O'Brien.

For information on the Geneva Chamber of Commerce's Swedish Days Festival supported by Northwestern Medicine, including a downloadable calendar of events, visit www.genevachamber.com/swedish_days.php.