Simon Cowellhas seen it all—or so he thought.After decades of judging talent competitions around the world, it takes more than talent to impress him. It takes something truly original. So when a group from Brazil calledLightWirestepped onto theAmerica’s Got Talentstage, he didn’t expect to be blown away. But he was. Not to be confused with Season 7’sLightwire Theater, this new act blends art, technology, and dance into fully immersive visual storytelling. Nervous but confident, the creators promised something the judges had never seen before—and they delivered. Their imagination lit up the stage, and Simon didn’t hesitate:he’d found the act he wants to win Season 20.
LightWire Brought Something New to ‘AGT’
There are some acts that are exceptional to watch at home, so just imagine what it’s like to be in the room and experience it firsthand. That’s how it must have been to watch the magic on stage brought to you by LightWire.A scrim was dropped, the lights went down, and magic was made.A projection displayed a world of colors and graphics as dancers, decked out in lights, performed in harmony to a symphony of sound and song. LightWire presented a magical exploration of the jungles of the Amazon and, by the end of the performance, Simon was on his feet and refused to stop clapping. EvenMel Bwas blown away! All this led to the first Golden Buzzer of the season. It was an easy decision.
Founded by Brazilian brothersDaniel and Felipe Almeidaand their friend, LightWire takes dance into an immersive new frontier. And, for the act to appear on this specific season, it represents something extraordinary.LightWire truly represents 20 seasons ofAGTbecause something this technologically advanced might not have been a reality during Season 1 or even Season 10! Now with the Golden Buzzer,they are leapfrogging to the live shows with extraordinary promise to win.This intricate and immersive act could truly change the face of live entertainment should they win the season. They could earn a residency in Las Vegas and then embark on a takeover of the entire world.
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LightWire Brings Storytelling to a World Stage
For some, it was a beautiful and magical performance, but this specific story was intentional and meaningful.The LightWire creators reminded us how important the Amazon is for Brazil, their culture, and the world.From the jaguars, snakes, and birds to the mighty fauna, the beauty of the rainforest came to life. The fact that we could lose this natural wonder remains a reality, and LightWirereminded viewers why we must protect the Amazonthrough art.
As the brothers took to Instagram, they wrote, “Six years ago, we created LightWire with a big dream and the courage to do something different. We’ve always believed in the power of innovation, and with every challenge, we’ve reinvented ourselves to keep moving forward…And our partnership—built on trust, dedication, and a strong will to keep going—brought us here!” Art that can go beyond entertainment deserves all the accolades possible, and it was an exceptional act that pushed the boundaries of what can be done on stage. There are so many worlds that LightWire can take audiences on thatAGThas never seen. It’s such a shame that it’s going to take us a couple of weeks before we see them again on our screens!
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