The traditional large-scale festival of talents, organised by the cultural platform Golden Time Talent, has once again captivated London. This event became a true international celebration of talent, culture, and creativity. In 2025, the event brought together artists and performers from all over the world at two prestigious venues.

The exhibition of paintings and decorative arts and crafts took place on 6 June in central London. The festival itself, uniting vocalists, musicians, and dancers from 25 countries worldwide, was held on 8 June in the legendary The Shaw Theatre.

An international art exhibition was showcased on both days, featuring works by artists from over 25 countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Kazakhstan, Poland, France, Turkey, Italy, Ukraine, Lithuania, Georgia, and others. The festival comprised the exhibition, live performances, concerts, award ceremonies, and the work of an international jury, which included acclaimed professionals in all creative fields: Zhanar Suleimanova from Kazakhstan, Igor Grohotsky and Olena Antypenko from Ukraine, Elena Kipnis from Germany, Damla Mersin Alagas from Turkey, Tatiana Stupak from Cyprus, Olga Obraztsova and Aksenia Krupenko from the USA, Linas Duzinskas from Lithuania, as well as Sangeeta Weatherley, Olga Adamovich, Dr Roddy Knight, and Lukasz Kornacki from the United Kingdom. On stage, vocalists, dancers, instrumentalists, and other participants performed, inspiring hundreds of spectators with their mastery. Members of the Global Talent Confederation also joined the festival, showcasing their talents as invited guests.

As part of the exhibition, works by both experienced and young artists and masters of decorative and applied arts were presented across various creative categories. Among the young talents: In the 'Painting' nomination, their works were presented by: Amelia Kapakova from Kazakhstan (in the 8 to 10 years old category); Liana Minderyte from Lithuania and Dimash Omirzakov from Kazakhstan (in the 11 to 14 years old category); as well as Islamova Amina from Kazakhstan and Adiyat Zhumabay from Kazakhstan (in the 15 to 17 years old category). In the 'Graphic Arts' nomination, Naida Mariia from France showcased her works (in the 15 to 17 years old category). Among the adult artists and masters: In the 'Painting' nomination, their works were presented by: Lika Roberts from Armenia; Ruhangiz Baghirova, Jahan Namazova, Rafail Aliyev, Diana Aliyeva from Azerbaijan; Elka Veselinova from Bulgaria; Olha Makarova, Marina Iljusina, Olena Vyshnevska, Tatyana Maurer from the United Kingdom; Gabriella Szucs, Olga Morlang, Nadezda Zemlyachenko from Germany; Davit Andranikyan from Israel; Ekaterina Ponomareva, Svetlana Poniatovskaia, Anna Ilyaszova from Spain; Zhanar Mendibayeva, YESSYLBAYEVA ALIYA from Kazakhstan; Maris Vaivods from Latvia; Yelena Pascoe from the Netherlands; Natallia Kraknes from Norway; Oksana Sadovnyk from Poland; Matinyan Lilian from Greece; Tetiana Senchenko, Maryna Butko, Tetiana Burakova, Nataliia Fomichova, Nataliia Lazar, Natalia Tykhon, Liudmyla Riabkova, NAZARII BARANSKYI from Ukraine. In the 'Interior Painting' category, Shynar Duzbayeva and OXANA YEVSTIGNEYEVA from Kazakhstan performed, along with Yanina Lebid from Ukraine. In the 'Graphic Arts' nomination, their works were presented by Veronika Shukhat from Israel and Ekaterina Lazarenko from Ukraine. The 'Decorative Arts and Crafts' category featured works by: Liliia Boyarenko, Olena Ponomarenko, Vvluxecrystals from the United Kingdom; Olga Kaplun BasiliskHairsHandmade, Olena Keidar from Israel; and Tetyana Korpan from the Czech Republic. In the 'Photography' nomination, Volodymyr Kukhal from the United Kingdom presented his vision. URSZULA SOCHA from Poland showcased her works in 'Illustration'. Iryna Kuts from the United Kingdom participated in 'Interior Design'. 'Digital Art' was presented by Svetlana Kudrjavceva from Latvia. Finally, in the 'Sculpture' nomination, Bekeshev Ergali and Kurmankazy Kadirov from Kazakhstan displayed their creations.

The 'Pop Vocals' nomination was the most widely represented at the festival. In this category, 25 vocalists from various countries worldwide participated. Namely: In the under 5 years old category, Alis Melnik Daniel from Israel and Eva Maral from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus performed. In the aged 6 to 7 category, Mila Kurtuldu from Turkey, Ece Dogan from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and Zlata Poliezhaieva from Ukraine demonstrated their talents. In the aged 8 to 10 category, Anastasia Tkhelidze from Georgia, Ema Sibityte Peyravi from Lithuania, and Maiia Samoilenko from Ukraine performed. In the aged 11 to 14 category, the duet DANCE from Latvia participated; Winona Staschke and Juliana Bauer from Germany, Yevheniia Yershova from the United Kingdom; Nedelko Arina, Zarina Ivanova, Yeva Dakunina, Karolina Pyrynets, Uliana Illyashenko, and Sofiia Bila from Ukraine; Defne Erureten from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; Ema Korvelaite from Lithuania; Elisabeth Frank from Germany; and Natali Safaryan from Armenia. Nil Ertugrul from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus performed in the aged 15 to 17 category. Among the older vocalists, Iryna Volkova from Ukraine (in the 31 to 50 years old category) and Nadezhda Slizh from Estonia (in the over 50 years old category) presented their talent.

In the 'Academic Vocal' nomination, Alina Kulbayeva from Kazakhstan (in the 15 to 17 years old category) and Siuzana Linchak from Ukraine (in the 31 to 50 years old category) impressed with their voices. In the 'Chanson' nomination, Irina Vyssotska from Israel (in the over 50 years old category) demonstrated her mastery. Olga Bolotaeva from Poland performed in the 'Cover' nomination (in the 31 to 50 years old category). In the 'Folk Vocals' nomination, Nidasu Yigiter from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus showcased her voice (in the 11 to 14 years old category). Akvile Alisauskaite from Lithuania performed in the 'Jazz Vocals' nomination (in the 8 to 10 years old category). In the 'Rock Vocals' nomination, Lara Celik from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus displayed her abilities (in the 11 to 14 years old category). Finally, the 'Vocal Ensemble' nomination featured Duet Akvile and Lukas Alisauskai from Lithuania (in the 8 to 10 years old category).

Within the festival's 'Choreography' section, 8 participants presented their works: Natali Safaryan (Armenia, street dancing), Forward dance studio (Ukraine, contemporary choreography), and another group Forward dance studio (Ukraine, contemporary choreography) in the 11 to 14 years old category. The group Forward dance studio (Ukraine, contemporary choreography) also performed in the 6 to 7 years old category. Among the mixed age categories, Dash Dance London (Ukraine) presented variety choreography for ages 4-6, 6-15, and 29 years and above. And Sunrose (United Kingdom) performed in the 25 to 30 years old category with experimental dance.

Within the festival among young musicians, the 'Piano' nomination was widely represented, with 13 participants showcasing their works: Beren Taspinar, Duru Nasyalcin, Kerem Yesilcimen (all from Turkey) in the 6 to 7 years old category; Mariia Boiarinova (Cyprus), Ela Kurtuldu, Yagiz Alp Yilmaz (both from Turkey) in the 8 to 10 years old category; Kamilla Valitova (Cyprus), Aygun Farajli (Azerbaijan), Ramazan Yesilcimen (Turkey), Ayan Ahmadzade (Azerbaijan), Sofiia Bila (Ukraine) in the 11 to 14 years old category; and Artem Snydovskiy (Ukraine), Agota Kuncaote (Lithuania) in the 15 to 17 years old category. In the 'Stringed Instruments' nomination, Daniyar Khassen from Kazakhstan participated among young musicians in the 11 to 14 years old category. Among adult and experienced musicians, composers Vladyslav Ostapenko (United Kingdom), Monika Sroczynska (Poland), and Ruhin Ismayilov (Azerbaijan) presented their works, while Saule Rakhimgaliyeva from Kazakhstan performed in the 'Stringed Instruments' nomination.

In the 'Singer-songwriter (vocals)' nomination, their original compositions and beautiful voices were presented by: Tharani Maria Somanathan aka TM Tones from the United Kingdom (in the 15 to 17 years old category), Kristina Kim from the United Kingdom (in the 18 to 24 years old category), Anna Arden and RITA SOKOLU from Ukraine (in the 31 to 50 years old category).

The Golden Time Talent team and President of the competition Inesa Bila extend their gratitude to all participants for their talent and for the opportunity to meet them personally! We are proud of our participants and value each and every one of you.