Tina Turner was there, and so, too, was a Scottish cowboy and a tap-dancing tot strutting her stuff to a Tom Jones classic.
In fact, the only thing missing at the second annual South Dunedin's Got Talent competition was a Susan Boyle cameo and a scathing British put-down from a judge sounding a little bit like Simon Cowell.
Instead, the more than 120 people who turned out for the start of yesterday's competition at the Mayfair Theatre in South Dunedin were treated to an eclectic mix of performances throughout the afternoon, from country ballads to fire dancing.
By yesterday evening, the crowd had grown to an estimated 250 people as 22 performers were whittled down to 10 finalists, and the top spots decided.
Hip-hop dance troupe Spacifik Six took first place, followed by singer Casey Clydesdale in second place and ceroc dancers Clint Trewin and Lynda Jaket third.
Lip sync act Twisted Tangles won the people's choice award.
Organiser Kathryn Nevell said the event was in its second year, and appeared to be more popular this time around.
The aim was to put on a show for the community and encourage people to get together, with a gold coin donation to cover costs, she said.
Bill MacColl (64), of South Dunedin - dubbed "Dunedin's own Scottish cowboy" - was among those to sing yesterday.
He began life as a country music performer in Scotland, but took a break after relocating to New Zealand.
He returned to the stage about five years ago.
"I love these types of events," he said.
"To me you are getting back to grass roots ... as long as they are enjoying it, that's the best part of it."
