Sikkim band GATC on America's Got Talent feat: Playing in front of Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara was pinch-me moment
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Ask if they saw it coming, and GATC bassist Yogesh Pradhan adds: 'Seeing Steel Panther on America's Got Talent a couple of years ago definitely planted the seed in our minds, but we didn't expect it. It all began with a message on Girish's personal Instagram from one of the producers of America's Got Talent. They had come across a soundcheck reel he posted from their performance at Independence Rock, and it clearly struck a chord.'
Sharing how making it to the next round of AGT felt like, guitarist Suraz Karki says, 'America's Got Talent is one of the biggest stages in the world, and when the opportunity came along, it felt like the right time to bring our music to a broader audience. We've toured across Europe and Asia over the years, but this felt like a rare opportunity to share our music with an even wider audience in the USA. Standing there, playing our hearts out in front of the audience, Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Mel B and Howie Mandel – it was nothing short of a pinch-me moment for us.'
Ask how they plan to prepare for AGT, and drummer Nagen Sarki shares, 'Our aim is to be ourselves and express that authentically through our performances. At the same time, we're working quietly behind the scenes to stay ready for whatever this journey has in store for us. Maintaining that balance will help us give our all on the America's Got Talent stage.'
Assam's Binita Chetry became the first Indian to reach Britain's Got Talent finals recently. And now GATC. Mention how the Northeast seems to be on a roll, and Girish says, 'It's amazing to see artistes like Binita Chetry, Maya Neelakantan, and now us making it to global platforms like Britain's Got Talent and America's Got Talent. It's a proud moment not just for the region, but the entire country. It shows the world that India is bursting with creativity and passion. We're proud to carry that spirit forward and hope it inspires many more artists to dream big and break barriers!'
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