🎤 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 🔑, mentorship 🤝, and tangible support 💡 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 🏆, but also mentorship from industry leaders 🎯 and a spotlight feature 🔦 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 💫. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at their “big break” 🚀, 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 🥁 where participants present their talents before audiences 👥, industry professionals 💼, and community leaders 🌟. Categories include:
🎵 Music (vocalists, rappers, bands, producers)
🎨 Visual and performing arts
💻 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 💫 that builds confidence 💪, community 🤝, and connections 🔗.
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
🏆 Winner Receives:
$5,000 Grand Prize
Mentorship opportunity
Featured media spotlight
Brand ambassador opportunity
Continued exposure across Big Break Atlanta platforms
Big Break Atlanta isn’t just a competition — it’s a journey from virtual discovery to a world-class stage in Atlanta.