The journey
Competition stages
Five stages on the road from open casting to the Grand Final — here is the full schedule and what happens at each step.
01
In progressOct 8 – Dec 17
Applications
Submit your act and audition video online through the official application form.
02
UpcomingDec 18 – Jan 18
Online Jury Selection
The jury reviews every submitted video; selected clips are published on our YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.
03
UpcomingJan 19 – Feb 19
Live Auditions
Held live in three US cities with the jury online. 12 finalists are chosen, plus a 13th picked by the audience vote.
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Chicago
04
UpcomingBefore the final
Final Preparation
Finalists get master classes and rehearsals with the project's mentors ahead of the show (finalists only).
05
UpcomingEarly March
Grand Final
The main event: performances up to 5 minutes, filmed for TV, a guest-star performance and the winners' awards.