GCU's Got Talent 2026

By Ralph Freso

Photos by Ralph Freso

Pianist Sydney Miller won the Grand Canyon University talent competition GCU's Got Talent on Wednesday night in Global Credit Union Arena. Eight acts competed for the prize in the Canyon Activities Board event, with the audience voting on their favorite acts. Story

  • Students hold up cut-outs as they are excited for the start of the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Students are energized for the start of the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • CAB staff member and event host Parker Dennis welcomes the crowd during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Judge Walter Wright enters the arena during the start of the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Judges Jonathan Fridline (left) and Walter Wright welcome each other during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Judge and 2025 GGT winner Claire Miller makes her entrance into the arena during the start of the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Event host Parker Dennis announces the first act during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Suntwist performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Suntwist performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Suntwist performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Suntwist performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Judge and 2025 GGT winner Claire Miller gives her vote to Suntwist during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Mallary Bauman performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Mallary Bauman performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Students illuminate their cellphones for Mallary Bauman’s performance during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Judges comment on Mallary Bauman’s performance during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Shae Dale performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Shae Dale performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Shae Dale performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • A student shows her support for Shae Dale during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Shae Dale performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Shae Dale shows off her Billie Eilish tattoo during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Judge Jonathan Fridline gives his feedback during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • The band Canyon Avenue takes the stage during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Canyon Avenue performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Canyon Avenue performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Canyon Avenue performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Canyon Avenue performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Canyon Avenue performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Judge Walter Wright comments on the performance of Canyon Avenue during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • GCU Magician Tim Mullins uses a student from the crowd to assist in his trick during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • A student is exited to be part of GCU Magician Tim Mullins’ act during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • GCU Magician Tim Mullins shows a picture of a VW microbus that students created during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • GCU Magician Tim Mullins produces a VW microbus of the same color and year that students randomly created during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Judge Jonathan Fridline (center) is dumbfounded on how GCU Magician Tim Mullins (right) produced a VW microbus of the same color and year that students randomly created during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Event host Parker Dennis entertains the crowd between acts during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Contestant Emma Cowden performs her song “Sun Puddle” during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Students sing along and show their support for Emma Cowden as she performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Emma Cowden performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Students show their support for Emma Cowden during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Students show their support for Emma Cowden during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Judge Claire Miller comments on the performance of Emma Cowden during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • SP31 performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • SP31 performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Students watch as SP31 perform during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • SP31 performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • SP31 gives a Lopes-Up to the crowd as they finish their performance in front of the judges during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Contestant Sydney Miller takes the stage during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Pianist Sydney Miller performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Pianist Sydney Miller performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Pianist Sydney Miller performs during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Students vote for their favorite act on their cell phones during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Students vote for their favorite act on their cell phones during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Confetti rains down on Sydney Miller as she reacts to being named the winner of the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Sydney Miller celebrates with sister Claire Miller after being named the winner of the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Sydney Miller celebrates with sister Claire Miller after being named the winner of the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Fellow contestants congratulate Sydney Miller after being named the winner of the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Sydney Miller with the GGT trophy after being named the winner of the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Sydney Miller waves to friends with the GGT trophy after being named the winner of the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.
  • Sydney Miller (second from right) poses with the GGT trophy with sister Claire and parents Christopher and Stacy Miller during the Canyon Activities Board-sponsored GCU’s Got Talent at Global Credit Union Arena on March 4, 2026.

Calendar

Calendar of Events

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

S Sun

3 events,

4 events,

1 event,

3 events,

5 events,

5 events,

5 events,

4 events,

1 event,

2 events,

4 events,

7 events,

8 events,

6 events,

6 events,

3 events,

4 events,

7 events,

+ 1 More

6 events,

5 events,

6 events,

3 events,

3 events,

2 events,

4 events,

1 event,

1 event,

0 events,

3 events,

1 event,

3 events,

3 events,

3 events,

2 events,

3 events,

+ 1 More
View Calendar

GCU Magazine

August 2026

Bible Verse

"I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

To Read More: www.verseoftheday.com/