DWNTWN IDOL

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Think you’ve got the voice? Sing your heart out to become the next DWNTWN IDOL!

You can win $500 cash, a trophy, additional community performance opportunities, a one-hour photoshoot from Kishel Photography, professional skin prep, airbrush make up with lashes, and hair style for the photo shoot by Kara Leigh Robinson, an overnight stay at the Courtyard by Marriott,  and bragging rights as Muncie’s top performer!

How to Compete to Become the 2026 DWNTWN IDOL

TWO CHANCES TO QUALIFY FOR THE CROWN

Round 1:
Brink of Summer ArtsWalk

June 4 • 5–8 PM
Canan Commons Stage
Sponsored by Ball State University

Congrats to our Round 1 Finalists!

Dallas Anderson
Lilly Coppernoll
Emma Rodden
Melissa Gysin
Jeremiah Morgan
Fatima Alshaibani
Jessica Johnson
Rylee Feeney
Alex Ixcuna
Rheaunna Jones

Round 2:
September First Thursday

September 3 • 6–8 PM
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
E.B. Ball Auditorium Stage
Sponsored by Ball State University

Congrats to our Round 2 Finalists!

Casey Bertram
Brandon Eller
Colton Inglis
Kyle Ivy
Layton Martin
Kaylana McKnight
Zoe Martin
Maya McCullaugh
Lydia Stephens
Lindsay Williamson

WIN IT ALL

Finale:
ArtsWalk

October 1 • 5–8 PM
Canan Commons Stage
Sponsored by Ball State University

10 Finalists from Round 1 and 10 Finalists from Round 2 will compete for the title of DWNTWN IDOL

How to Audition for Rounds 1 & 2

Record Your Performance

Record your performance in any location with good acoustics
Vocals must be clear and video quality strong
Performances must be karaoke-style using songs from the KaraFun catalog.
Solo performers only (no duets, groups, or live instrumental accompaniment)

Community Guidelines

Submissions must be family-friendly and support a positive community experience
Entries containing profanity, explicit sexual content, or divisive material will be disqualified

Submit your Performance

2026 AUDITIONS ARE CLOSED

Include:
- A link to your performance video (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- One photo
- Your name and performer name (if different)
- Phone number and email
- An artist release for use of your performance and photo

DWNTWN IDOL