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). 

Round 1 Selection

  • Audition (April–May): Record a video of your performance: either anywhere and anytime OR perform at an open mic night at The Heorot (Thursdays) or Common Market (Saturdays).

  • 20 Qualifiers Perform: Brink of Summer ArtsWalk (June 5)

  • 10 Finalists move on to Finale

Round 2 Selection

  • Audition (July-July): Record a video of your performance: eitehr anywhere and anytime OR perform at an open mic night at The Heorot (Thursdays) or Common Market (Saturdays).

  • 20 Qualifiers Perform: Fire Up DWNTWN (August 2)

  • 10 Finalists move on to Finale

Finale

  • 20 Finalists Perform: ArtsWalk (October 2)

  • Winner is chosen!

Questions? Contact cheryl@downtownmuncie.org

How to Audition

  • Record a video of your performance: either anywhere and anytime OR perform at an open mic/karaoke night! 

    • Heorot (Thursdays, 8 pm–12 am, Ages 21+)
      April 3 – May 15 (for Round 1)
      June 5 – July 17 (for Round 2) 

    • Common Market (Saturdays, 6–10 pm, All Ages)
      April 5 – May 17 (for Round 1)
      June 7 – July 19 (for Round 2) 

  • Submit your video (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc. first) with your name, performer name, phone number, and email the day after your performance. 

Public Voting & Finalist Selection

  • Audition videos will be posted online for a week (Round 1: May 21–26, Round 2: July 19–26) for fans to vote  for their favorites. 

  • Finalists will be chosen based on public votes + judges' feedback.