The rich and diverse talent of Trinidad and Tobago took centre stage on Sunday, August 16, 2026 as the Ministry of Culture and Community Development (MCCD) under the auspices of the Honourable Michelle Benjamin, MP hosted the Finals of its inaugural Trinbago Talent: Uncovered. This initiative brought to life the vision of Minister Benjamin whose desire to unearth and uplift our local talent was the driving force behind its successful execution of both culture and community development.

Attended by hundreds of patrons with no admission charge, this spectacular showcase was held at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA) in San Fernando and broadcasted live via Trinidad and Tobago Television (TTT) for viewing audiences across the globe. Following performances by the sixteen (16) finalists and deliberation by the esteemed selection committee, Shemic St. Hillaire was named the winner of the first-ever Trinbago Talent: Uncovered 2026.

The selection committee for the night comprised of the following local stalwarts in the creative industry: