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Future Performing Arts

Weekly Talent Competition "Winner Stays On" 

Concept Overview

 

“Winner Stays On” is a weekly talent showdown designed to spotlight the UK’s most exciting undiscovered performers. Each week, a reigning champion defends their title against new challengers, creating ongoing momentum, audience investment, and a must-watch competitive format.

 

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How It Works - Follow Us!

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Multiple undiscovered artists (singers, rappers, dancers, spoken word artists, bands, DJs, etc.) compete by performing a short showcase (60 seconds) via Instagram, Tiktok or Facebook and tag Undiscovered Talent UK

 

Videos must be recorded specifically for the competition and use the phrase “SHOUTOUT TO UNDISCOVERED TALENT UK” before you start performing.

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In the description include:

1. Submission for Undiscovered Talent UK - Winner Stays On

2, State your category. Example (Under or Over 18's)

3. #UTUKWinnerStaysOn

Frequently asked questions

Judging and Voting

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  • A combination of public and judges votes determines the winner.

  • The winning act becomes the Weekly Champion.

Ongoing Streak

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  • The winner continues to stay on until they are beaten.

  • Each successful defence increases their visibility, credibility, and fanbase.

Prizes & Incentives

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  • Weekly rewards, promotion, interviews, live performance slots, merch and awards.

  • Bonus prizes for streak milestones (e.g. 3-week champion, 5-week champion).

  • Live performance opportunity.

Winner Stays On

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  • The champion returns the following week to defend their title.

  • They face a fresh lineup of new challengers.

Elimination & Takeover

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  • Once the reigning champion is defeated:

  • They step down with recognition (e.g. “3-week champion”).

  • The new winner takes over as the reigning act and begins their own streak.

Why It Works

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  • High engagement: Audiences return weekly to see if the champion can be beaten.

  • Narrative-driven: Every winner has a story and a streak to defend.

  • Fair exposure: New talent gets a constant opportunity to challenge the top spot.

  • Social buzz: Fans rally behind champions or challengers, driving shares and votes.

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