Have you ever dreamt of standing on top of the stage of ‘America’s Got Talent’ or ‘The Voice’? If the answer is yes, then this could be your chance. TikTok is hosting its own musical competition in the app, which it calls ‘Gimme The Mic’. Moreover, participants have a chance to win some prizes and, more importantly, exposure.

Give It To Them

TikTok’s ‘Gimme The Mic’ will provide aspiring musicians with a platform to showcase their talent and canvas the TikTok community. The event follows the format of a TV talent show, with participants posting a submission video under the hashtag #GIMMETHEMIC.

Video interactions determine the top 30 most popular creators, who then proceed to the semi-finals. The semis will be hosted via TikTok LIVE. After another round of eliminations, the top 10 moves to the grand finals on September 10th.

According to TikTok:

“We are committed to creating fun and entertaining ways to elevate our talented community and support them as they share their passion and creativity with the world. Gimme the Mic is a chance for contestants to showcase their talent to a wider community. Not only that, global contest winners will receive a trophy, have the opportunity to be featured on official TikTok channels, and receive up to 500,000 Diamond rewards.”

The monetary value of TikTok’s Diamonds varies. Currently, 500k diamonds are worth around $25,000, which you can spend in-app or cash out. 25-grand is not an amount to scoff at. For aspiring musicians, such an amount is a significant boost, and that doesn’t even include the extra exposure yet. TikTok currently has a leading role in showcasing new and emerging artists.

True enough, TikTok has become a key pipeline for modern music trends. Getting your name into that stream could lead to a major career spike. More than the cash prize, TikTok’s ‘Gimme The Mic’ is a career-changing opportunity in disguise. TikTok will undoubtedly gain the attention of many young artists with this initiative.

The Wrap

TikTok has been killing it with new pushes, and its ‘Gimme The Mic’ push is another potentially huge win. TikTok continues to underline its talent in showcasing rising talent and its affinity to generate activity and interest. The short-form format is ideal for hosting this type of competition. Depending on the response, this could be the first of many future in-app talent competitions.

If you feel like joining, you can sign up on TikTok’s audition page. First, create a 30-second submission video with the hashtag #GIMMETHEMIC , then upload it. TikTok will accept submissions until August 16th.

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