DWNTWN IDOL

Want to be the 2025 DWNTWN IDOL?

Win $500 cash, a trophy, additional community performance opportunities, a photoshoot complete with makeup done by a makeup artist, an overnight stay at the Courtyard by Marriott,  and bragging rights as Muncie’s top performer! 

How to Compete

NEW THIS YEAR: Two Chances to Qualify for the Crown!

All performances are karaoke-style (vocals only – no live instrumental accompaniment). 

Questions? Contact cheryl@downtownmuncie.org

Round 1 Selection

  • Congrats to the Round 1 finalists who earned their spot in the Finale!

    • Dallas Anderson, Lauren Ayres, Amber Byrd, Kou Mafatau, Olivia Nethercutt, India Potter, and Bianca Sulanke

Round 2 Selection

  • Audition (June-July): Complete!

  • 20 Qualifiers Perform: Fire Up DWNTWN (August 2)
    Performance sponsored by First Merchants Bank
    Cardinal Community Stage sponsored by Ball State University

  • 13 Finalists move on to Finale

Finale

  • 20 Finalists Perform: ArtsWalk (October 2)

  • Winner is chosen!