THE STAGE IS SET. ARE YOU NEXT?

Applications are officially open for Season 1. Show the world your voice, compete under the bright lights, and battle for the ultimate life-changing opportunity

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ABOUT THE SHOW

We’re Back! All-New Series

Next Live: Battle for Stardom brings raw, unfiltered regional storytelling. Season 1 pits the heavy trap anthems of Georgia and the massive indie empires of Texas against the club bounces of Florida and the soulful R&B of North Carolina.

Four dominant Southern hubs. Three ruthless invader waves. One global icon. The pandemic sidelined our launch, so we used the time to build something bigger, bolder, and more ruthless. Welcome to the all-new Next Live: Battle for Stardom!

This isn't a talent show—it’s an authentic Street Kingdom Tournament built for the digital era.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Nov 05
Next Live: Texas (The Lone Star Qualifier)
The Clubhouse
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Nov 05, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Clubhouse, 2250 Manana Drive Dallas, TX 75220
4 Cities. 4 Stages. 4 Tickets to Atlanta. 👑🔥 Next Live takes over Texas for Stop #1! 8 Hip-Hop and 8 R&B emerging artists are going head-to-head on stage. Only the best will punch their ticket straight to the Atlanta finals. Who advances? Who goes home? Let the battle begin!
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Thu, Nov 12
Next Live: Florida (The Sunshine State Qualifier)
TBA
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Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
TBA, Miami FL
4 Cities. 4 Stages. 4 Tickets to Atlanta. Next Live takes over Miami! 8 Hip-Hop and 8 R&B emerging artists are going head-to-head on stage. Only the best will punch their ticket straight to the Atlanta finals. Who advances? Who goes home? Let the battle begin! 🏆
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Thu, Nov 19
Next Live: North Carolina (The Old North State) Qualifier
TBA
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Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
TBA, Charlotte NC
4 Cities. 4 Stages. 4 Ticket to Atlanta. Next Live takes over North Carolina! 8 Hip-Hop and 8 R&B emerging artists are going head-to-head on stage. Only the best will punch their ticket straight to the Atlanta finals. Who advances? Who goes home? Let the battle begin! 🏆🔥
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Thu, Dec 03
Next Live: Georgia (The Peach State Qualifier)
Atlanta GA
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Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Atlanta GA
4 Cities. 4 Stages. The Hunt for last 4. Next Live hits the final qualifier stop in Atlanta! 🍑💥 8 Hip-Hop and 8 R&B local artists are going head-to-head on home turf. They are locking in the final slots to join the winners from LA, NYC, and Chicago. Who will protect the city? Who goes home?
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