Watch the Livestreamed Virtual Performances Here on June 8!
Auditions for the 2026 K12 Talent Showdown have officially wrapped, and we were blown away by the creativity, passion, and skill from K12-powered students nationwide.
The top finalists have been selected and are competing LIVE in the final virtual competition on June 8!
Vote for Your Favorite Performances!
How Voting Works
People’s Choice winners are determined through public voting during the live National Competition performances.
- Any individual may cast one vote per grade band: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 (Up to four total votes per person)
- Public voting opens at Noon 12 PM (ET) on June 8, 2026, and will close 15 minutes after the final performance has concluded.
Watch, vote, and be part of celebrating the incredible talent of K12-powered students nationwide!
The final virtual competition will take place on June 8, 2026.
Check back then to watch the livestreamed performances and cast your votes!
Check out which talented performers will be stepping into the spotlight:
Musical Performance Finalists
Polly, 2nd Grade
Washington Virtual Academies
Roman, Kindergarten
California Virtual Academies
Kamyah, 2nd Grade
Arkansas Virtual Academy
Isaiah Joshua, 4th Grade
California Virtual Academies
Z2, 5th Grade
Texas Online Preparatory School
Josiah, 3rd Grade
California Virtual Academies
Hudson, 6th Grade
Ohio Virtual Academy
Reina, 8th Grade
Washington Virtual Academies
Leylani, 8th Grade
Digital Academy of Florida
Gerry, 10th Grade
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Grace, 12th Grade
Insight Academy of Arizona
Leilani, 10th Grade
Arkansas Virtual Academy
Creative Performance Finalists
Jade, 2nd Grade
Virginia Virtual Academy
Ali, 2nd Grade
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Noemi, 4th Grade
Colorado Preparatory Academy
Landon, 4th Grade
Virginia Virtual Academy
Hayven, 3rd Grade
Iowa Virtual Academy
Faith, 8th Grade
Virginia Virtual Academy
Gabbe Lopez, 7th Grade
California Virtual Academies
Claire, 7th Grade
Ohio Virtual Academy
Abigail, 10th Grade
Virginia Virtual Academy
Bentlieh, 12th Grade
Texas Online Preparatory School
Shaylei, 10th Grade
Fresno Virtual Academies
Variety Acts Finalists
Camila, 2nd Grade
Learning Services Online Academy
Ellie, 2nd Grade
Arkansas Virtual Academy
Ollivander, 3rd Grade
Ohio Virtual Academy
Diana, 4th Grade
The Keystone School
Irayana, 6th Grade
Arkansas Virtual Academy
Francesco, 7th Grade
California Virtual Academies
(There were no eligible finalists in the 9–12th grade band in this category.)
What Finalists Could Win
We’ll crown one winner per grade band (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12) in each category and one People’s Choice award per grade band (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12)!
1st Place
$500
(Cash or Tango e-gift card — your choice!)
People’s Choice
$250
(Cash or Tango e-gift card — your choice!)
Winners will be announced on June 8, 2026!
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%)
Final Virtual Round
- Creativity and originality (25%)
- Skill, technique, and execution (25%)
- Presentation and stage presence (25%)
- Overall impact and entertainment value (25%)
Talent Showdown Timeline
Aug. 12–Nov. 17, 2025
Submit your entry
Nov. 18, 2025–Feb. 20, 2026
Judging period
June 8, 2026
Live finals & public voting. Winners will be announced at this time too.
Before submitting, all participants must agree to these terms upon submitting an entry.
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