Season 1 categories

Four crafts. One stage.

Each category is distinct, with judging designed around the craft while still rewarding originality, potential, presentation and coachability.

M

Music

For singers, musicians and performers who can communicate through sound and stage presence.

  • Technical ability
  • Musical interpretation
  • Originality
  • Performance presence
  • Potential and coachability
D

Dance

For dancers and movement artists who combine technique, musicality and expression.

  • Technique
  • Musicality
  • Choreographic quality
  • Expression and presence
  • Potential and coachability
A

Acting

For performers who can embody character, emotion and story with clarity and control.

  • Characterisation
  • Delivery
  • Emotional range
  • Stage/screen presence
  • Potential and coachability
C

Comedy

For comedians and comic performers with timing, originality and audience connection.

  • Originality
  • Timing and delivery
  • Writing/content strength
  • Audience connection
  • Potential and coachability
Screening framework

What the judges look for.

40 pts

Talent / technical ability

20 pts

Originality

20 pts

Potential

20 pts

Presentation + coachability

The official production framework allocates 10 points each to presentation and coachability, bringing the total to 100 points.