HOW IT WORKS

The competition consists of 30 cities.

Each city has 3 rounds: 2 preliminary rounds and 1 championship round.

The judge’s scores will determine the top 5 artists (or any artist with over 150 out of 180 possible points) from each preliminary round who will move on to the championship round. There will be a fan vote to determine an additional 5 artists to make it to championship round in each city.

In the championship round, the judge’s scores will determine the top 5 artists. And the crowd will decide the winner. (ie. Showtime at the Apollo)

The top 3 artists in each city will move on to 1 of 5 regional championships. The judge’s scores will determine the top 5 artists. And the crowd will decide the winner.

The top 5 artists from each region will move on to the national championship.

Note: Any Artist who receives a perfect score (180 points) at any event will become an automatic finalist for the national championship.

Viewer’s Choice: The Top Non-Finalists through online poll will become an automatic finalist on the city, regional, and national championship.

PRIZES

Each City Champion will receive $100 cash prize and a 1st Place Certificate.

Each Regional Champion will receive $200-$500 cash prize and a 1st Place Certificate. (Cash Prize is Based on Number of Participants)

National Champion will receive up to $2,000-$5,000 in cash & prizes, 1st Place Trophy, including headlining a National Tour. (Cash Prize is Based on Number of Participants)