$5000 STAR MAKER SHOWDOWN CONTEST

Schedule

Thu Sep 03 2026 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

526 Main Dueling Piano Bar | Royal Oak, MI

ARTS BEATS & EATS STAR MAKER SHOWDOWN is back!
A singing competition with:
~$5,000 in Total Cash & Prizes!
~Performance on the Jim Beam National Stage, opening up for ~Kool & The Gang
~Performance and Lodging at Soaring Eagle Casino
~Cash Prize Winners from Every Qualifying Round
Star Maker Showdown is the search for the Next Big Singing Star!
All Contest Rounds will take place at the Arts Beats & Eats Stage at 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar - Royal Oak.
The Contest is organized and facilitated by Fusion Entertainment & 526 Main.
PLEASE NOTE: You must be available for the following date & times in order to participate in any of the Qualifying Rounds:
~ Finals Showdown: Monday, September 7, between 12 pm - 6:00 pm.
~ Performance on the National Stage: Monday, September 7, between 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

ARTS BEATS & EATS - QUALIFYING ROUNDS
$600 in Cash Prizes will be awarded from Every Qualifying Round!
Each qualifying round will send 10 Singers & 3 Alternates to the Finals.
Advance Sign-Up for each qualifying round is NOW OPEN and HIGHLY recommended as competition spots are limited and First Come- First Serve.
Click Here to Sign Up: https://linktr.ee/starmakershowdown

QUALIFYING ROUND INFO:
~ Walk-In Sign-Up at 526 Main is also available, provided spots are available.
~ Each Qualifying Round will have up to 30 Contestants
~Judges will choose the Top 10 each Qualifying Round to advance to the Finals.
~Finalists will be announced at the end of each round
~The Top 5 will also Advance to an IMMEDIATE Cash Prize Round and perform again that same day after finalists are announced.
~They will compete for a part of $600 in Cash Prizes. Cash Prizes are 100% determined by AUDIENCE VOTE.
~All Qualifying Round Cash Prizes will be presented at The Finals during the Award Ceremony.
You can choose in advance which round you want to attend by reserving a spot by signing up here: https://linktr.ee/starmakershowdown
QUALIFYING ROUND 1:
Thursday, September 3
9:00 pm - 12:00 am (Check-in 8:30 pm)

QUALIFYING ROUND 2:
Friday, September 4
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Check-in 3:30 pm)

QUALIFYING ROUND 3:
Saturday, September 5
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Check-in 3:30 pm)

QUALIFYING ROUND 4:
Sunday, September 6 (LAST CHANCE)
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Check-in 3:30 pm)

FINALS:
Monday, September 7
Finalists compete in 2 preliminary groups:
Group 1: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Check-in 11:00 am)
Group 2: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Check-in 2:00 pm)
Grand Finals Showdown: 5:00pm
(Times may be slightly adjusted during this time-frame if necessary)

All songs during the Finals MUST BE MEMORIZED. There will be no karaoke screen during the Finals Rounds.
STAR MAKER SHOWDOWN WINNER PERFORMS THEIR WINNING SONG ON THE NATIONAL STAGE: between 7:30 - 8:30 pm

RULES & OTHER INFO:
~Contest is only open to Solo singers
~Contest is open to everyone 21+*
~Any genre is welcome, but Energetic, Fun, Crowd Favorite Songs in Pop, Rock, R&B or Country are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
~The FINALS will have no karaoke monitor because there is no karaoke monitor on the National Stage Therefore singers must show how they will perform without seeing lyrics.
~Songs may have a 5 minute time limit.
~Duplicate songs from Multiple Singers are allowed.
~Songs & Stage demeanor must be appropriate and FAMILY FRIENDLY
~Profanity will result in disqualification
~Singers must make food &/or drink purchases within 526 Main in support of the venue to be a part of the contest.

~Anyone who doesn’t advance is welcome to return and try again at any other Qualifying Round, provided there are available spaces.
Questions can be sent to Fusion Entertainment by texting 248-688-0017
HOW TO WIN!
1.) Please understand, this is NOT a typical karaoke contest. We are looking for the next big star to feature in front of THOUSANDS of people on the NATIONAL STAGE at Arts Beats & Eats. This winner will also have a performance at Soaring Eagle Casino with future gig possibilities. Powerhouse Vocals and Stage Presence that will entertain a crowd of thousands are what you need to take home the prize! Bring your A GAME and prepare to WOW the Crowd!
2.) PICK CROWD FAVORITE SONGS that will make STRANGERS in the crowd want to vote for you! Now is not the time to do obscure songs.
3.) Spread the word and bring your friends and family. THEIR VOTES, may help you win cash!!
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!! Can’t wait to see you all at the Qualifying Rounds!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT A QUALIFYING ROUND TODAY!
Sign-Up HERE: https://linktr.ee/starmakershowdown

*Employees & Immediate family members of Arts Beats & Eats, 526 Main, Tequila Blue, Fifth Avenue, Rock & Brews & Fusion Entertainment, are not eligible to participate in this competition
*Arts Beats & Eats, Fusion Entertainment and 526 Main have the right to refuse participation at any point, to any individual, for any reason, including but not limited to: Disruptive or unethical behavior, unfair advantage or any actions that may cause embarrassment to sponsors and/or affiliates. Judge's decisions and/or interpretation relevant to any component of this contest are final and are not subject to challenge or retribution.

Where is it happening?

526 Main Dueling Piano Bar, 530 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067-2642, United States
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