
THE 2025 BIG APPLE TALENT COMPETITION – HOSTED BY
THE SALISHA SHOW!
OPEN CALL AUDITIONS
Winner receives $1,000!
Calling all NYC-area performers! The 2025 Big Apple Talent Competition is looking for singers, dancers, musicians, and entertainers of all kinds to showcase their skills and compete for a $1,000 grand prize!
AUDITION DETAILS:
📍 Location: Ripley Grier 520 8th Ave, NYC (Room 16M)
📅 Date: Monday, March 17, 2025: 11AM-3PM
🎭 What to Prepare: A short performance that highlights your talent. Singing, dancing, or playing an instrument is encouraged. No accompanist provided—please bring your own music/track. Bring a headshot and resume.
Who’s in the room:
⭐ Salisha Thomas, Producer
⭐ TyNia Brandon, Producer
NOTE: We are seeking local NYC talent. Travel and accommodations will not be provided.
COMPETITION DETAILS:
📍 Venue: Chelsea Table & Stage
📅 Date: Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM
⏳ Availability: Finalists must be available for the full day on April 28th for sound check and performance.
HOW IT WORKS:
• Ten finalists will be selected from auditions to perform at Chelsea Table & Stage.
• The winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize!
• A People’s Choice Award will also be given to the finalist with the most audience votes.
• Winner of the cash prize will be decided by three surprise celebrity judges.
• There will be no callbacks. Finalists will be chosen from this initial audition.
****All finalists will be given professional footage of their final performance. *********
CAN’T MAKE THE IN-PERSON AUDITION?
Submit a video audition with a WeTransfer, Vimeo or YouTube link by Friday, March 14, 2025, to hello@thesalishashow.com with the following requirements:
• Slate your name and where you’re based.
• Film horizontally.
• Keep your video under 2 minutes.
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include your headshot and resume
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OPEN TO:
Union and Non-Union performers of all experience levels.
Bring your talent, bring your energy, and take your shot at the prize!