Certified Artist Showcase – Win $500 + Qualify for $5K Finals

Schedule

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

24409 W McNichols Rd | Detroit, MI

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Perform live, win $500, get a free interview and One Mic video + a shot at $5K on Sept 8. One song. Artist slots open now.
About this Event

The Certified Artist Showcase is where rising artists show out and level up. You’ll get a chance to win $500, earn promo opportunities, and secure your spot in our $5,000 finals on Sept 8.


🎤 $50 to perform (1 song) — secures your slot

➕ $10 per additional song (up to 3 songs max)

🎟 Sell 5+ tickets = keep 50% of your sales

📹 $25 for your full performance video (free if you sell 10+)

🎤 FREE Interview and One Mic performance video included for every artist

🏆 Winner gets $500 + a feature with DGT’s top artist, and qualifies for the $5K Finals

🚀 Sell 15+ tickets or win = qualify for $5K finals

🎁 Sell 7+ = raffle entry for 4 hrs studio time

🎫 Sell 8+ = 1st month DGT membership FREE


📅 Registration deadline: July 11

📍 24409 W McNichols Rd Detroit, MI | Doors open at 6 PM | Performances from 7–11 PM

📲 Once you’re locked in, you’ll receive a flyer and your own ticket link to start promoting.


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Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open + Check-In

Info: Guests and performers arrive. Check in, network, and get settled before the show starts. Concessions, merch, and vibes available.


🕑: 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Artist Performances

Info: Selected artists hit the stage for their moment to shine. Each set includes 1 song (4.5 minutes max), with up to 2 additional songs allowed if purchased in advance.
Performance order is based on ticket sales — top sellers perform later in the night.


🕑: 11:00 PM - 11:10 PM
Zenday Headline Set
Host: Zenday
🕑: 11:10 PM - 11:20 PM
$500 Winner Announcement

Info: Our judges crown the top artist of the night — based on performance, crowd reaction, and overall presence. The winner receives $500 cash and a feature with DGT’s top artist.


🕑: 11:20 PM - 11:30 PM
Raffle Drawings + Studio Time Winners

Info: We announce raffle prize winners, including 4 hours of free studio time and other perks.


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Where is it happening?

24409 W McNichols Rd, 24409 West McNichols Road, Detroit, United States

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Tickets

USD 12.51 to USD 55.20

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