If an entrant meets the “amateur” criteria but performs occasionally, performed professionally in the past, or has a solo or album release, they cannot have previously been signed a major label recording deal within the past 3 years. If they have a solo/album release or recordings available to the public, they must have paid for the production themselves, i.e. it is not the result of a major label recording contract within the past 3 years to be eligible for amateur status.

A contestant must be over the age of 18 and residing within the United States at the start of the competition.

The age of entry in the Northwest Indiana’s Superstar Singing Competition is 18.

You must be legally here in the United States and must be eligible to accept the prize*, if awarded, with the unrestricted right to work for any U.S. employer and live in the United States. Proof of such eligibility must be provided to NWI Superstar. Acceptable forms of proof include (without limitation) a valid US passport or combination of valid US driver’s license and valid social security card.

*Satisfaction of this eligibility requirement pertains solely to the participant’s receipt of prizes (if any) that may be awarded by NWI Superstar.

If you would like to participate in the NWI Superstar Singing Competition you must try out in person at an official Audition Location*.

(*Video Auditions will be held for those with documented situations preventing in-person auditions. This is authorized on a case by case basis.)

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For the context of this contest, an amateur singer is one that does not perform for a living making over 30% of their income in a professional capacity, regardless of whether or not they have a day job; Does not perform in 25 or more shows a year. (And) Does not have a signed recording or performing contract as a singer with a professional label and does not have a manager.
If a contestant meets all 3 of these conditions then they do not qualify as an Amateur singer.

Participants who in the past have performed in major vocal television shows will be considered as amateur singers as long as they did not win the show they were on, were not included in the final rounds of the competition and were not given any contractual obligations that might be in conflict with participating in the current NWI Superstar Singing Competition.

Yes! There are cash prizes for the 1st place winner. The cash awards and prizes are listed out fully on this website. The biggest prize in the NWI Superstar is something everyone that everyone wins in the connections and friendships with an incredible group of like minded artists and incredible individuals from around Northwest Indiana.

To audition, the registration fee is $20.00 USD.