HOW DOES THE CONTEST WORK?
REGISTRATION
To participate in the competition, the first step is to sign up and schedule your audition date, time, and location. You can start by signing up here!
By registering, you ensure that you receive important updates regarding any changes in timing, venue details, and other relevant information. Additionally, take the time to review the provided paperwork, and feel free to email us if you have any questions or clarifications.
Once registered, it's essential to start preparing for your audition. You will have 2 minutes to showcase your talent, so make sure to practice diligently and find ways to make yourself stand out. If you need some guidance or tips, feel free to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, where you'll find valuable insights.
AUDITIONS
Get ready for the ultimate step: AUDITION! The moment you step into the venue, make sure to sign in with our friendly staff. They'll hand you your exclusive audition number before whisking you off to the thrilling waiting area. Once it's your turn, you'll have an incredible 3-5 minutes to captivate our esteemed evaluators. Show off your talent by delivering a power-packed 2 minute rendition of your chosen song. And guess what? As soon as you finish, you're free to go and eagerly await your scores, which will be sent to you through the contestant page.
PREPARATION DAY
Mark your calendars for a monumental night called Preparation Day! It's the ultimate gathering of the crème de la crème, where the top contestants will converge to unlock the secrets of success. This pivotal evening is your gateway to securing your spot, understanding the rules and regulations, strategizing for the thrilling weeks ahead, connecting with our exceptional staff, and indulging in unforgettable team-building activities. Don't miss this crucial event that will shape your journey toward stardom!
ELIMINATION NIGHT
Prepare for the ultimate showdown as the top-notch contestants take the stage to battle for their place among the elite! Only the best of the best will secure one of the highly coveted 25 spots on our five electrifying teams. Once the remarkable performances conclude, it's time for the thrilling moment when the top 25 get to handpick their dream team, igniting a fire of fierce competition.
Welcome to the Warrior Rounds, where the chosen 25 will embark on an epic quest to claim victory!
WARRIOR ROUNDS
Warrior Round I
The competition ignites as the Top 25 contestants hit the stage for the very first Warrior Round! Each singer will deliver a powerful solo performance, hoping to impress the judges and secure their place. But at the end of the night, the five (5) contestants with the lowest total scores will face point elimination. Before their fate is sealed, the audience steps in to save one — casting live votes to rescue their favorite performer from the brink! Only the singer with the most audience votes will revive their score, while the others face a hard reset. As the tension builds, two teams will also perform their first Team Song, proving their unity and setting the stage for what's to come.
Warrior Round II
With their points still standing strong or hanging by a thread, the Top 25 return to battle. The pressure multiplies. Each contestant delivers a new solo performance — fresh vocals, fresh fire. Once again, the lowest-scoring five (5) contestants are up for elimination, and once again, the audience gets to save one. It's a second chance for redemption... and a second risk of elimination. Two more teams will take the spotlight with their original Team Song, shaking up the leaderboard and fighting for dominance.
Warrior Round III
This round is where the real cut begins. All Top 25 contestants perform a solo, but only the Top 10 will advance. The lowest 15 are eliminated. No second chances. No safety nets. The audience now has the power to boost point totals by voting for their favorites, amplifying their path to the top. One team will deliver an unforgettable Team Song, and at the end of the night, the Top 3 Teams with the highest combined group scores will earn a coveted spot in Warrior Round IV.
Warrior Round IV
The final 10 contestants face the ultimate challenge. Each performs one solo song and one duet, showcasing both individuality and harmony. It’s their last shot to prove they belong in the spotlight. Only the Top 5 scorers will move on to the Grand Finale. Meanwhile, all Top 3 teams deliver one last team performance to claim their place in the Finals. At the end of the night, only 2 teams will be left standing — ready to compete for the title of NWI Superstar Team of the Year.
GRAND FINALE
Get ready to be dazzled at the awe-inspiring Grand Finale Event — the night where dreams are realized, champions are crowned, and history is made! The spotlight shines on the Top 5 contestants, each having battled their way through the Warrior Rounds to claim their place on the most prestigious stage of all.
One by one, these finalists will ignite the stage with two unforgettable solo performances and a breathtaking duet, showcasing not just their voices, but their heart, artistry, and determination to win it all.
But that’s not all — the power shifts to you, the audience! As the competition reaches its fever pitch, your votes can tip the scale, granting extra points to the performer who moves you the most. Together with the judges’ final scores, these votes will shape the destiny of the next Northwest Indiana’s Superstar Champion.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. The spotlight also turns to the final two teams, who will battle head-to-head in one last show-stopping performance for the coveted title of NWI Superstar Team of the Year.
As if that weren’t enough, prepare to be swept away by special guest performances — past favorites and surprise stars who return to the stage for dazzling flashback acts that bring nostalgia, excitement, and a spark of magic to the night.
It’s the ultimate test of talent, passion, and perseverance. Who will rise, seize the crown, and etch their name into the annals of greatness? One thing is certain — the Grand Finale will leave you breathless, inspired, and forever remembering the night when true stars were born.