I’m Competing in Next Music Star — Here’s How to Vote for Madame Muze

It's official - Madame Muze has been accepted to participate in the Next Music Star Competition 2026— Here's Everything You Need to Know (and How to Vote)

I'm excited to share that I've been accepted into the Next Music Star competition, an interactive online talent competition hosted in partnership with iHeartRadio and 102.7 KIIS-FM. 

Why This Competition Matters

1. This is a competition for a cause. Proceeds raised from paid votes are donated to "Musicians On Call", a charity that brings music and live performers to the bedsides of patients and healthcare facilities. This organization aims to uplift the spirits of healthcare providers and patients who need it the most. You can learn more about this organization and how this competition is working together here.
2. Next Music Star is designed as a career accelerator. The combination of radio airplay on a major station like 102.7 KIIS-FM, mentoring from established industry professionals, a meaningful cash prize, and a high-profile live performance creates tangible momentum for independent artists. Past participants have gained significant visibility and grown their audiences through the platform.
3. For me, this is a chance to grow. Resources and funding will help me evolve my music, skill set, and ability to reach and inspire more people, while I keep building toward a sustainable career and my goal of someday starting my own non-profit organization. If you'd like to learn more about why I entered and what this means to me personally, you can read about my journey here. 

This is a fan-voted digital tournament that gives independent artists and groups a real shot at major career opportunities. The winner receives:

• Mentoring sessions with Grammy-winning producers and songwriters
• Radio airplay on LA's 102.7 KIIS-FM,
• A live performance slot at iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball Village (or Wango Tango, depending on the cycle). Jingle Ball Village has previously served as a launching pad for artists including Sabrina Carpenter, Teddy Swims, Madison Beer, and JVKE.
• A $10,000 cash prize
• All competitors also receive exclusive video advice from music industry professionals. Top artists can earn one-on-one mentoring opportunities with notable songwriters and producers connected to the competition.

Who Can Participate and How It Works

• Next Music Star is open to artists and groups ages 13+ across all genres and styles.
• It's structured as a progressive elimination tournament with rounds that include the Top 20, Top 15, Top 10, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals, leading up to the live Finals.
• Advancement is driven by public voting, so fan support directly determines who moves forward.

Where and When

The competition itself takes place online. Voting happens through the official Next Music Star platform, and the grand prize performance takes place in Los Angeles as part of iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball Village programming. 

HERE is my direct voting link for you to copy and paste into your browser:  https://thenextmusicstar.com/2026/madame-muze

• PLEASE NOTICE: IF you are struggling to receive the text verification when submitting your daily vote, please make sure you copy and paste my voting link directly into your browser to prevent this authentication error from occurring. When you click the link after it is published on a social media platform like Facebook, the website changes the URL, which causes authentication issues.
• Voting goes live at 9:00 AM EDT on October 15th. 

Once voting opens, you can share my personal voting link across social media, email, text, and other channels. When someone clicks that link, it takes them straight to my voting page so they can support me with a free daily vote (and any additional votes they choose to purchase, which also support the competition's charity partner).

How to Vote for Madame Muze

When voting opens at 9:00 AM EDT on October 15th, use my voting link and share it with anyone who wants to support independent artists. Every vote counts toward advancing through the rounds.

Here's what to do:

1. Visit my voting page via my unique link.
2. Cast your free daily vote.
3. Share the link with friends, family, and your networks so more people can support.

Thank you for helping me compete. Your vote and shares make a direct difference in this fan-driven competition.

Yours truly, 

Madame Muze 

Be the light. Be the good. Be the love that's misunderstood.