Matty Juniosa did not step onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage like someone hoping for a lucky break. He stepped out like a man ready to prove something. The lights dropped. The crowd waited. Then he chose “Dream On” by Aerosmith, and right away, the room knew this was not going to be a safe song.
That song is a mountain. Many singers can start it, but very few can climb it without losing control. Everyone waits for the big notes. Everyone knows the pressure is coming. Matty did not hide from it. He walked right into the hardest part and made it feel like the whole stage had opened around him.
His voice had power, but it also had feeling. That is what made the moment work. It was not just loud singing. It felt brave. It felt personal. The crowd rose with him, and by the time Amanda Holden hit the Golden Buzzer, it felt like BGT had stopped being a talent show for a few minutes and turned into a real rock concert.
Matty Juniosa’s DREAMY Aerosmith cover won Amanda’s GOLDEN BUZZER! | Semi-Finals | BGT 2026
But this moment did not come from nowhere. Before “Dream On,” Matty had already made people sit up with “Purple Rain.” That first Golden Buzzer performance showed the world his voice could carry a classic song without copying it. He took a Prince favorite and made it feel fresh, rich and full of heart.
That is why the two performances belong together. “Purple Rain” made people notice him. “Dream On” made people wonder if he could win the whole thing. One performance gave him a viral moment. The next gave him serious finalist energy.
Matty Juniosa Smashes ‘Purple Rain’ and Gets the GOLDEN BUZZER! | Auditions | BGT 2026
Now Matty is no longer just a good singer with a big voice. He is becoming the kind of contestant people remember after the season ends. He has taken on Prince. He has taken on Aerosmith. He has won huge crowd reactions and two Golden Buzzer moments.
That is why fans are asking the big question now. Is Matty Juniosa already the one to beat? Watch both performances, see the journey for yourself and decide if BGT has just found its next major star.