Rising Stars UK Talent Awards 2025–2026
Celebrating the UK’s Brightest Young Talent – Ages 4–16
A Celebration of Young Talent
The Rising Stars UK Awards are a national celebration of children and young people with exceptional confidence, creativity, and performance skills.
Whether your child loves to sing, dance, act, model, or shine on stage, this is their opportunity to be recognised, celebrated, and supported in a positive, exciting environment.
How It Works
Stage 1
Online Entry (August – October 2025)
Submit a short video or photo entry in your chosen category. All entries are reviewed by our judging panel.
Entries close in October 2025.
Stage 2
Live Auditions – Liverpool (End of November 2025)
Top 10 applicants per category will be invited to audition in person. Finalists will be selected based on skill, stage presence, and overall impact.
Stage 3
Live Finals – February 2026
Our top finalists will attend a red-carpet-style awards event where winners are announced live on stage. No live performances are required — finalists will be celebrated through video, visuals, and award presentations.
Who Can Enter?
Children and young people aged 4 to 16, from across the UK. No prior experience is needed — just a love of performing and the courage to shine.
Why Is There an Entry Fee?
At Rising Stars UK, we’re committed to providing a high-quality, fair, and exciting experience for every child who takes part in our awards.
The entry fee helps cover the essential work that happens behind the scenes at each stage of the competition, including:
Time and care from our professional judging panel reviewing each video and application
Admin support for reviewing, responding, and updating applicants and families
Planning and delivering live audition days with venues, staff, and equipment
Creating a memorable, red carpet-style finals event for finalists and families to enjoy
Certificates, trophies, branding, digital features, and prizes for winners
Ensuring the process stays safe, secure, and accessible to families across the UK
We believe in keeping our fees as affordable as possible while ensuring every child gets a valuable, professional experience from entry to finals. All finalists are automatically added to our agency for future opportunities.
We never charge hidden fees and children are not required to purchase extras or upgrades to take part or win.
All Finalists Are Automatically Welcomed Into Our Agency
Every child who reaches the finals will be officially added to the Rising Stars UK Agency — giving them the opportunity to be put forward for future work in modelling, acting, commercials, and brand campaigns with trusted UK partners.
Entry Options
General Entry – £15
- Entry into 1 award category of your choice
- Official judging and scoring
- Certificate of participation
- Eligibility to be selected as a finalist for the live show
- Automatic application to the Rising Stars UK Agency
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Premium Entry – £25
- Entry into up to 2 award categories
- Automatic application to the Rising Stars UK Agency
- Official judging and scoring
- Certificate of participation
- Digital finalist badge (if selected)
- Extra exposure across our social media and website
Award Categories
All categories are judged within age brackets to ensure fairness.
Mini Singer of the Year (4–6 yrs)
For our youngest voices with charm and natural musicality.
Junior Singer of the Year (7–11 yrs)
Celebrating vocal talent, confidence, and stage-ready energy.
Teen Singer of the Year (12–16 yrs)
Awarded to standout vocalists with technique, power, and presence.
Mini Dancer of the Year (4–6 yrs)
Recognising rhythm, expression, and energy in early dance talent.
Junior Dancer of the Year (7–11 yrs)
For young performers showing great control, timing, and style.
Teen Dancer of the Year (12–16 yrs)
Awarded for technical skill, performance quality, and stage power.
Mini Performer of the Year (4–6 yrs)
For expressive little stars with big imagination and personality.
Junior Actor/Actress of the Year (7–11 yrs)
Celebrating storytelling, emotion, and character delivery.
Teen Actor/Actress of the Year (12–16 yrs)
For teens showing professionalism and emotional range in their performance.
Mini Model of the Year (4–6 yrs)
Recognising camera confidence, charm, and natural posing.
Talent Categories
No Content Available
Every Star Shines
Each participants will receive:
Digital Certificate
Exposure on Website and Social Media
Scouting Opportunities
Judging and Safety
Judging Criteria
- Stage presence and confidence
- Creativity and originality
- Skill and technical ability
- Audience engagement
Judging and Safety
Safety Information
- Security staff available during the event
- Parental attendance required
- Secure backstage zones
- Emergency plans in place