Curtin’s annual Talent 4 Tomorrow Grand Final lit up the Atkinson Forum on Wednesday 6 August, with 17 diverse student acts performing to a packed audience in the event’s biggest show yet. From singers, musicians and dancers to comedy, beatboxing and even a magic act, the final celebrated the incredible range of Curtin’s student talent.

The University Choice Award went to beatboxer Susay (Sushant Chaudhary), with Ezinne Nwosu and her K-Pop dance group, West Side Crew, crowned runners-up. The People’s Choice Award was won by the Curtin Filipino Student Society for their traditional Filipino dance.

This student showcase also helps uncover acts for the grand finale performances at Curtin graduation ceremonies. In an exciting twist, Susay and West Side Crew will join forces to perform at the Bunuru Graduations in February 2026, while last year’s winners – student band Dreamliner – will feature at the Djilba Graduations next month.

A big thank you to University Events, Curtin Connect and the Digital Student Engagement teams for bringing the campus to life and creating this platform for our talented students.

A big thank you to University Events, Curtin Connect and the Digital Student Engagement teams for creating this vibrant platform for our students. This event was a true team effort, with immense contributions from everyone involved. Special mention goes to Athina Hilman (University Events), Felicity Littlefair (Curtin Connect) and Joaquin Atizado (Digital Student Engagement) for driving the event, as well as our judges Dr Denise Woods (School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry), Megan Jenkinson (Director, Service Delivery), Alan McAlpine (Deputy Director, Student Success) and Bridget Clifton (Student Guild).

A group of five people in Filipino red cultural dress stand on the left with a certificate. In the centre is a young man in a red jacket, holding a large winning cheque. On the right is a group of eight people in jeans and white tops holding a certificate.
(L-R) Curtin Filipino Student Society, Susay and West Side Crew at the final.
A large group of people in various performance costumes and dress stand in front of the stage.
Talent 4 Tomorrow Grand Final participants.
Four people sit at a long table and clap. They have judging notes on the table in front of them.
The judging panel (L-R) Denise Woods, Bridget Clifton, Alan McAlpine and Megan Jenkinson.
Three people in yellow hi-vis vests stand in front of the stage.
(L-R) Joaquin Atizado, Felicity Littlefair and Athina Hilman were the behind-the-scenes ‘A-Team’ for the event.
A crowd of about 100 people stand and sit on the grass and under a large marquee.
The large crowd cheers on the talent.
A man and woman in white tops smiling in front of the event stage.
Student MCs Musa (left) and Kristel (right)