The Blackouts are a sensational light-up dance group who captured the hearts of the nation as Runners-Up in Series 18 of Britain’s Got Talent. Aged between 18 and 42 at the time of their audition, the talented ensemble hail from Switzerland and are renowned for their electrifying performances blending dance, technology, and storytelling. Speaking of their humble origins, one member remarked, “It started as a small project [and] we never could have imagined that it could grow into something big.” Their BGT journey was a vivid celebration of British culture, complete with iconic references and technical wizardry.
Their audition was a dazzling tribute to Britain, featuring illuminated renditions of beloved landmarks, a virtual trip to Blackpool set to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now”, and a nod to Series 2 winner George Sampson with a remix of “Singin’ in the Rain”. They closed with a high-energy routine to Galantis’ “Peanut Butter Jelly”. The judges and audience were blown away, with Bruno Tonioli praising their act as “a magic ride choreographed to perfection”. The overwhelming support led all four judges to press the Golden Buzzer together – a rare and powerful endorsement – sending the group straight through to the Semi-Finals.
In the Semi-Finals, The Blackouts returned with even more spectacle. Their performance featured light-up fireworks, drum kits, and a fairground display, all brought to life with hits like Elton John’s “Saturday’s Alright for Fighting” and Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars”, before finishing with Galantis’ “Runaway (U & I)”. Alesha Dixon described them as a group that “genuinely make people smile [and] feel good”, while Simon Cowell stated, “That is exactly the kind of act that I think can win the entire series this year”. Their performance earned them Amanda Holden’s Golden Buzzer, securing their spot in the Final.
In the Grand Final, the group delivered an unforgettable medley featuring “Let Me Entertain You”, “Greatest Day” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, weaving in drums, time-travel visuals, and a heartfelt message of “Thank You Britain” to close. Amanda Holden thanked them “for emphasising everything British,” while Bruno hailed the routine as “absolutely superb”. Prior to their BGT success, The Blackouts had already impressed on Switzerland’s Got Talent 2016 and Germany’s Got Talent 2024. As the first act ever to receive two Golden Buzzers in a single BGT series, The Blackouts have truly made history. Hire via Champions Music & Entertainment today!
