When Avery Turner\u2019s mom entered her in a talent contest at the age of three, it was merely to boost her confidence. The experience, however, struck a chord with the young music lover, who was soon jumping on any and every opportunity to perform.<\/p>\n
Fifteen years later, the singer-songwriter and first-year Brock Psychology student\u2019s passion for performance has only continued to grow. Next week, Turner\u2019s talent will see her represent the University at the provincial Ontario\u2019s Got Talent competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been writing my own music since I was 12,\u201d Turner said. \u201cThe first time I performed an original song was at a Canada\u2019s 150th anniversary talent competition in Welland, where I made it into the top five.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was with another original song that Turner competed in and won the Brock\u2019s Got Talent event in November, hosted by the Brock University Students\u2019 Union\u2019s (BUSU).<\/p>\n
The event\u2019s judges praised Turner for her soulful voice and emotion-filled lyrics, which she says are inspired by artists like Adele and the Beatles.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince it’s my first year as a university student, I really wanted to get as involved as much as I could,\u201d Turner said of her decision to enter the competition. \u201cWhen I saw the BUSU Instagram post about Brock\u2019s Got Talent, I just decided to go for it.<\/p>\n