MC — Brock Cunningham
You’ll hear Brock Cunningham’s funny delivery filled with musical knowledge weekday mornings on Moose FM’s 105.5 Huntsville. Graduating from Fanshaw College’s Radio and Broadcasting program, Brock came on the Muskoka scene in 2018 launching his career on Moose FM’s 99.5. Brock loves karaoke, getting in his 10,000 steps a day and community fundraising. One thing surprising to most is that Brock has a twin named Cassy. She’s a successful lawyer and when asked what kind of lawyer Brock responded, “The kind who can get me out of trouble!” Catch Brock in the mornings from 6:00 to 10:00 AM.
MC — Tyler Mathieson
Tyler Mathieson is one of Huntsville's newest on-air hosts on Moose FM’s 105.5 Afternoon Show. Before moving back to Ontario, he was The Morning Show host of Vista’s 110.1 True North M in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, for almost 5 years. While in Yellowknife, Tyler pursued his second passion of stand-up comedy where he impressed the judges at the Just for Laughs Northern Talent Showcase. Making people laugh and smile has always been something that has brought Tyler immense joy, and he hopes to continue to do it for years to come! Catch Tyler’s show weekday afternoons from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
Stage Manager — Lynn Hill
Lynn moved to Huntsville, in 1983, to further her dance career at Deerhurst Resort at the youthful age of 17. Throughout her 21 years at the resort, she took on various roles such as dancer, singer, co-writer, comedian, choreographer, dance captain, model and backstage dresser. Lynn had the opportunity to work alongside many talented people, such as Shania Twain.
She continues to make Huntsville her home, volunteering her time for various charities. She has been involved with Huntsville’s Got Talent since 2017 and is presently Huntsville High School’s choreographer for this year’s musical performance of ‘Matilda’.
Lynn (Miss Lynn), as her students know her, has continued teaching at The Muskoka Dance Academy for the past 42 years.
She enjoys giving back to her community, sharing her talents to inspire Huntsville’s youth.
Lynn and her husband, Michael, have raised two daughters and have made Huntsville their home. Fun fact, their daughter Andrea won Huntsville’s Got Talent in 2018.
Good luck to all of the performers!
Judge — Neil Barlow
Neil Barlow was born in New Jersey and grew up in Michigan. Following his formal training as an engineer, Neil spent a large part of his career managing a series of high-tech companies in Canada, the USA, Germany, the UK, Holland, Japan, and Korea.
Today, from his home in Muskoka, most of Neil’s time is devoted to music. Currently, he is the Music Director and Conductor of the Orillia Silver Band. Beyond this, Neil conducts concert bands and leads a jazz/show bands in Ontario. He frequently conducts the musical efforts for musical theatre productions in Muskoka, and he is a performing member of several chamber music groups.
Outside of Ontario, for several years he was the Music Director and Conductor of the award-winning Five Lakes Silver Band, based in Michigan.
Judge — Sue Kirwin-Campbell
Sue has been trained and examined as a student in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Acro (CDTA, DMA, ADAPT, PMT) under the direction of Brian and Faye Foley (ADAPT), Audrey Meredith (CDTA), Paula Morgan (PMT), Deborah Lundmark (RAD) and achieved certificates in all disciplines at Advanced Levels.
She has worked as a professional dancer and choreographer in Film, Television, Live Theatre and Industrial Promotion. Her credits include:
Film – Heavenly Bodies, Loose Screws, CBS/FOX
Live Stage – Viva Las Vegas, Deerhurst Resort, Dazzling Decades, Roy Thompson Hall, Hello Vegas, Niagara Falls, NY
Television – Just Jazz, CHCH TV, and
Industrial Shows – Toronto Argonaut Cheerleader, Wayne Gretzky CNIB Tennis Tournament, Easter Seals, Reebok, Toyota, Hyundai, General Motors, City of Toronto, YWCA, Toronto Sun, CFL Grey Cup
Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts Degree (MacMaster University), BATD Membership in Ballet (British Association Teachers of Dancing), PMT Ballet Certified Level I, II, III (Paula Morgan Technique), AAC3 Teacher Certified (Acrobatic Arts Module 1,2,3), AcroDance Competition Adjudicator Certified (ACA), DMA Teacher Certified in Acro, Ballet, Jazz and Tap (Dance Masters of America), Examiner for Teachers in Acro, Jazz and Tap (Dance Masters of Canada), CDTA Teacher Certified in Tap and Jazz (Canadian Dance Teachers Association), ADAPT Teachers Training School (Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers).
Sue has served on the Board of Directors as President, Vice-President, National Delegate, Treasurer, and Competition Director for Dance Masters of Canada. She has adjudicated and taught at Master Workshops, Competitions and Conventions for Dance Masters of Canada, Dance Masters of America, Wild Rose Dance Festival, Calgary, Can Dance, Calgary, Dancefest, Toronto, Dance Masters of Oregon, Bedazzled, Oakville, and many more. She currently holds the position of Chairperson for Dance Masters of Canada Bi-Laws and Grievance Committees. Sue is honoured to have been appointed Permanent Director for Advisory to the Executive Board for Dance Masters of Canada, Chapter #38, and has recently taken on the role of Director of Education.
Judge — Geordie Sabbagh
Despite summers with convicts, death threats from Al-Qaeda, and almost dying in a landslide, Lebanese/Canadian filmmaker Geordie Sabbagh continues to create work where sarcasm is the highest form of wit.
His films have all played theatrically, sold worldwide, and been selected for numerous festivals, including Fantasia, Shanghai, Berlin and ComicCon.
Geordie started at the BBC after answering a vague posting for the BBC World Service for Afghanistan.
His films can be found on Crave, Amazon, Tubi and Gem.
He’s also a member of the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department and just became the first person to race with a car seat in the back at Canada’s premier racing track.
Judge — Andre Wahl
Andre lives in Huntsville with his family, while continuing his career as a professor at Canadore College in the Music Production and Audio Recording Program.
Before settling down in Huntsville, Andre spent his years working as a freelance producer/engineer/mixer across Canada and internationally, and earlier as a full-time engineer/mixer/producer at both Phase One Studios and McClear Place Studios in Toronto as well as various studios in Vancouver, including Bryan Adams’ The Warehouse Studio.
During his 35 years of experience he has worked with such artists as Anne Murray, Kim Mitchell, Shania Twain, Hawksley Workman, Madison Violet, Duran Duran, Pink Floyd, and Mudvayne, to name a few.
Andre is excited to be part of Huntsville’s Got Talent and looks forward to experiencing the amazing talent within our community.