Last Thursday’s KAUST Got Talent brought together the community in a packed Auditorium at Building 20 for an unforgettable evening of performances, laughter, and heartfelt cheers. From powerful vocals to dynamic dance and aerial artistry, this year’s finalists wowed the crowd with their incredible range of talent. 

The event was opened by Amr Atiah, Vice President of Campus and Community, and concluded with special remarks and prize presentations by KAUST President Sir Edward Byrne AC and Maha Aldubaiyan, Director of Social and Community Development who applauded all participants for their dedication and passion. 

Our 2025 panel of judges—David Keyes, Marchelle Dickinson, Selena Franchini, and John Cleland—had the challenging task of selecting winners alongside live audience voting. A heartfelt thanks goes to our charismatic hosts Belky and David Ketcheson, who kept the energy high throughout the night. 

Special thanks to everyone who auditioned but didn’t make it to the final stage. Your courage and creativity are at the heart of what makes this event so meaningful. We’re also grateful to our amazing team of volunteers who supported this event behind the scenes, and to the audience, who filled the hall with encouragement and positivity. 

We were also honored to have Giovanni Vorraro (2023 Winner) and Ahlrish Laniton (2024 Winner) return for special guest performances. 

We once again congratulate all the winners of the KAUST Got Talent 2025:  

You can view the full event photos on our official Flickr page and watch the highlight video on our Vimeo - Part 1and Part 2.  

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KAUST Got Talent is proudly organized by Campus and Community (C&C) to celebrate and uplift the talents that make our campus vibrant. We look forward to seeing what the KAUST community brings to the stage next year! 

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