Everyone has a talent—and we want to see yours.
Whether you sing, dance, juggle, act, tumble, tell jokes, or play an instrument—the 2025 K12 Talent Showdown is your chance to show off what makes you shine.
No fancy stage needed. Just your heart, your hustle, and a camera.
Choose Your Category
Select the performance type that best fits your talent—or simply go with what feels right. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be you.
Musical Performances
Sing it, strum it, beat it, blow it—if it makes music, it belongs here.1
Creative Performances
Poetry. Spoken word. Acting. Dancing. Comedy. Storytelling. If it moves the crowd or brings the feels, this is your stage.
Variety Acts
Got a skill that turns heads? Show us your magic, martial arts, gymnastics, juggling—or anything totally unexpected.
1Music must be original or in the public domain. Copyrighted songs and performances are not permitted.
What You Could Win
36 finalists (plus chaperones) will be invited to the in-person final competition to perform LIVE on stage in June 2026!
We’ll crown one winner and one People’s Choice award per grade band (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12) in each category—for a total of 24 prizes!
1st Place
$500
(Cash or Amazon e-gift card—your choice!)
People’s Choice
$250
(Cash or Amazon e-gift card—your choice!)
How to Enter
What to Submit
- A single-take performance video—no edits!
- 45 seconds to 2 minutes long
- Filmed vertically (9:16), in .mp4 or .mov format
- School-appropriate clothing—costumes encouraged!
- Show off your talent
- Show your face, keep it real, and have fun!
What Not to Include
🚫 Last names
🚫 Logos (except K12 or your school’s)
🚫 AI-generated content
🚫 Anyone without permission to be in your video
🚫 Copyrighted music or performances
Deadline
Deadline to enter is November 17, 2025, at 5 PM ET.
Any K12-powered student in grades K–12 is eligible.
(Parents or guardians must enter on behalf of students under 13.)
Judging Criteria
A panel of judges will review entries based on:
Virtual Round
- Creativity and originality (25%)
- Skill, technique, and execution (25%)
- Presentation and stage presence (25%)
- Overall impact and entertainment value (15%)
- Technical Quality (10%)
In-Person Finals Round
- Creativity and originality (25%)
- Skill, technique, and execution (25%)
- Presentation and stage presence (25%)
- Overall impact and entertainment value (25%)
The deadline to enter is November 17, 2025.
Talent Showdown Timeline
Aug. 12–Nov. 17, 2025
Submit your entry
Nov. 18, 2025–Jan. 26, 2026
Judging period
June 2026
Live, in-person finals & public voting. Winners will be announced at this time too.
Before submitting, please review the official rules and regulations. All participants must agree to these terms upon entry.
Stay in the know.
Ready to step into the spotlight?
Submit your performance video today and show the world what makes you you. We can’t wait to cheer you on.