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Big Break Atlanta

🎀 About Big Break Atlanta

Big Break Atlanta is the city’s premier talent showcase — created to discover, elevate, and celebrate the next generation of creative voices 🌟. Rooted in Atlanta’s rich cultural and entertainment legacy 🎢🎭, we provide a powerful stage where artists, innovators, and performers can step into their moment and share their gifts with the world ✨.

We exist to give emerging talent more than exposure: we deliver access πŸ”‘, mentorship 🀝, and tangible support πŸ’‘ that transforms passion into progress. Sponsored by The ATL Now, Entertainment Media Inc., and Arnold Global Media, Big Break Atlanta ensures that every participant has a real opportunity to shine 🌈. Winners take home not only a grand prize πŸ†, but also mentorship from industry leaders 🎯 and a spotlight feature πŸ”¦ that amplifies their journey.


🎯 Our Mission

Our mission is simple yet bold: to identify, support, and amplify undiscovered and rising talent across music 🎡, arts 🎨, entertainment 🎬, and creative expression πŸ’«. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at their “big break” πŸš€, and we are committed to building pathways that lead to long-term success and sustainable careers 🌍.


🎢 What We Do

Big Break Atlanta hosts curated live showcases 🎀 and competitions πŸ₯ where participants present their talents before audiences πŸ‘₯, industry professionals πŸ’Ό, and community leaders 🌟. Categories include:

  • 🎡 Music (vocalists, rappers, bands, producers)
  • 🎨 Visual and performing arts
  • πŸ’» Creative and digital arts
  • 🎬 Entertainment and performance-based talent
  • 🌈 Unique and original creative expression

Each event is designed to be more than a competition — it’s an immersive experience πŸ’« that builds confidence πŸ’ͺ, community 🀝, and connections πŸ”—.

Competition schedule

Big Break Atlanta

8-Round Talent Show Competition Format

Big Break Atlanta is an eight-round talent competition designed to discover, develop, and showcase emerging talent from around the world, culminating in a live grand finale in Atlanta, Georgia.

Round 1: Virtual Open Auditions

  • Online submission of audition videos or tracks
  • Open to musicians, singers, artists, models, actors, and creatives
  • Judges review all entries virtually

🎯 1,000 contestants advance

Round 2: Virtual Callback Round

  • Selected contestants submit a second performance or enhanced submission
  • Focus on consistency, originality, and growth
  • Virtual judge reviews and scoring

🎯 500 contestants advance

Round 3: Live Auditions – Atlanta, GA

  • First in-person round
  • Red carpet audition experience
  • Media coverage and on-camera interviews
  • Live performances before judges

🎯 250 contestants advance

Round 4: Live Showcase – Atlanta, GA

  • Higher-level performances with increased production
  • Audience presence and enhanced stage expectations

🎯 100 contestants advance

Round 5: Top 100 Showcase – Atlanta, GA

  • Performance quality, branding, and professionalism evaluated
  • Media spotlight and promotional content

🎯 50 contestants advance

Round 6: Semifinals – Atlanta, GA

  • Mentorship, coaching, and performance preparation
  • Judges narrow the field to elite contenders

🎯 25 contestants advance

Round 7: Finalists Showcase – Atlanta, GA

  • High-profile live showcase featuring the Top 25
  • Finalists prepared for the championship round

🎯 Top finalists advance

Round 8: Grand Finale – Alliance Theatre | Atlanta, GA

  • Live final show at The Alliance Theatre
  • Industry professionals, media, and live audience attendance
  • Final performances determine the champion

πŸ† Winner Receives:

  • $8,000 Grand Prize
  • Mentorship opportunity
  • Featured media spotlight
  • Brand ambassador opportunity
  • Continued exposure across Big Break Atlanta platforms

* Please not this information is subject to change at any time.


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