This year, Lobo Village is sponsoring the Lobo’s Got Talent show, and that makes it possible for the Student Activities Center to offer cash prizes for first, second and third place.
Organizer Ryan Lindquist said the thought of prizes lured talented individuals to the performance.
“I think we get better acts by making corporate sponsorships allowed,” he said. “With our budget, we couldn’t provide students awards.”
In addition to these prizes, the audience will vote for its favorite act when all the talent is lined up on stage and the applause for each is measured. The audience favorite will get $50 in Lobo Cash.
This year’s talent includes jugglers, a bagpipes-and-drum trio, a guitarist, a comedian, singers, pianists and more. The show takes place today in the SUB ballrooms at 7 p.m.
Lindquist said the past shows have brought in more than 500 people, and considering the diversity in talent, he expects the same this year.
“The show the last two years have been really exciting,” he said. “This year, we think the acts are going to provide a really diverse group of talent that’s going to keep people entertained.”
Performer Alex Jordan said the event allows students to see what their peers are up to outside of classes.
“It’s just great to see other people around the same age, other students at UNM, and see what their lives are outside of school,” he said. “They’re involved in their hobbies and extracurriculars. It’s just great to see what people can do that’s outside of their studies.”
