Founded by Passion. Built for Future Stars.
Rising Stars UK was created by Jody Riley — a former dancer, model and singer who began her journey in the spotlight at a young age. Having performed and travelled around the world through her own talent, Jody knows first-hand how powerful it is to be seen, supported, and celebrated as a child.
After building multiple successful businesses — including one of the UK’s most recognised Beauty Awards platforms — Jody saw a huge gap in the market: a place where talented, confident, and creative children could be recognised and rewarded, not just for perfection, but for their passion and potential.
That’s how Rising Stars UK was born — a modern, uplifting platform designed to:
- Celebrate young talent across modelling, performing, acting, and content creation
- Create unforgettable experiences and moments of recognition
- Connect kids with real opportunities, from stage to screen and beyond
- Build confidence, visibility and positive memories that last a lifetime
- We believe that every child deserves their moment to shine, whether they’re just starting out or already on the path to greatness.
Welcome to the UK’s most exciting new space for young stars to rise.
What Is Rising Stars UK?
Rising Stars UK is a modern, inclusive talent platform for children aged 1–16 across the UK. Through our Talent Awards, live events, agency, and brand partnerships, we give young people the chance to:
Be recognised for their personality, confidence, creativity, and unique talent.
Access real opportunities in modelling, acting, performing, and content creation.
Build life skills like self-esteem, expression, and resilience — in a positive and safe environment.
Celebrate their individuality, regardless of background or experience.
We’re not here to push perfection — we’re here to uplift potential.
Our Vision
To become the UK’s leading platform for discovering, empowering, and celebrating young talent — on stage, online, and beyond.
We believe in representation, encouragement, and visibility. We believe that confidence is just as important as skill. And most of all, we believe that every child deserves their moment to shine.