FREE AUDITIONS
CAN YOU SING? CAN YOU RAP?
READY TO PERFORM & GO VIRAL?
Your chance to perform during Austin City Limits Weekend!
⭐ CURRENT AUDITION LOCATIONS:
AUSTIN, TX - SAT SEPT 6 (10AM)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - SAT SEPT 6 (6PM)
If accepted you'll perform in a showcase to compete for an Austin City Limits Weekend performance. Presented by 2HotTickets, an official ticket seller. Check out 2HotTickets here > to see it's real!
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How It Works
Get Ready To Show Your Skillz 🎤
01 - Register Online
Lock in your audition spot by completing the quick registration form.
02 - Arrive On-Time
It's first come, first serve. You’ll receive a number when you check in. Then be ready for a quick 60 sec or less performance.
03 - Wait for an Email
After the auditions, you'll be contacted within a day or two if you have been accepted to perform in the showcase.
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This is also your chance to perform in front of label executives, meet directly with a record label [The Rollout], as part of the 'Who Wants To Make It' Talent Search.
What You Need To Do
How To Prepare 🎵
01 - Plan Your Performance
Prepare a 60-second audition — either acapella or using a track on your phone.
02 - Charge Your Device
If you're using music, make sure your mobile device is ready and connected.
03 - Bring Your Confidence
This is your moment. Be bold, be clear, and own the room!.
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BET Weekend Last Year 2024
Artist Who Got Signed 🎤 At Last Year's Rollout
During BET Awards Weekend 2024, 2HotRadio partnered with The Rollout to give independent artists real opportunities — and it paid off big. Artist Flex Jaxn hit the stage, got noticed by major label exec Shawn Barron (the same exec who signed Leon Thomas and partners with Ty Dolla $ign), and landed a record deal. Now, Flex is featured on a remix with Chris Brown and Leon Thomas — proof that this platform can change lives. And in 2025, the industry's watching even closer. Watch the video below to hear from Flex Jaxn.
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Who's Involved?
Meet the people/brands involved with this project.
Click each name below to see.
Shawn Barron (Music Executive)
Shawn Barron is a respected music executive known for discovering and developing top-tier talent, including partnering with hitmaker Ty Dolla $ign and signing Leon Thomas and Flex Jaxn. He currently leads A&R at EZMNY Records, where he's helping shape the next generation of stars and looking for talent from 2HotRadio.
NEON 16 (Latin Music Label)
NEON16 is the Miami-born Latin music powerhouse founded by Tainy and Lex Borrero, the creative force behind global hits with Bad Bunny, including tracks like “Callaita” and “Yonaguni” The collective bridges culture and innovation, developing talent at the intersection of reggaetón, trap, and mainstream pop.
Black (CEO of Radio Nation DJs)
Black is the CEO of Radio Nation DJs, a nationwide network of influential DJs breaking independent artists across clubs, radio, and digital platforms. His team is known for helping emerging talent get real-time feedback and major exposure. He’s leading the charge in educating artists on the true value of radio, showing how strategic airplay can generate significantly more income than streaming alone.
Patrick Dugger (TV/Film Producer)
Patrick Dugger is a seasoned television producer who’s worked on hit series like BET’s Sistas, The Oval, and House of Payne, all created or executive-produced by Tyler Perry. He brings decades of creative execution and talent development across TV and streaming platforms.
Indie Bred (Artist Community & Platform)
Indie Bred is a curated platform and community supporting emerging independent artists through storytelling, creative direction, and elevated content experiences. With a focus on authenticity and quality, Indie Bred amplifies rising talent and connects them to culture-forward audiences and industry tastemakers.
2Hot (Artist Platform)
2Hot is a multi-platform hub empowering independent artists to perform, promote, and profit. With sub-brands like 2HotRadio (airplay & exposure), 2HotTickets (direct-to-fan ticketing), 2HotTravel (artist-friendly travel deals), and 2HotStore (merch drops & monetization), 2Hot helps artists grow their brand, build their audience, and generate real income from their music.
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Musical Categories
There's something for every genre of music.
Click each category below to see.
Hip-Hop
Join the nation's top emerging hip-hop talent for a chance to be seen by music executive Shawn Barron. The journey ends BET Awards Weekend June 2026 in Los Angeles — where the best could walk away with a record deal and a major spotlight.
R&B
R&B artists have an opportunity be reviewed by Shawn Barron and may land a spot performing during the upcoming Leon Thomas tour. Finalists advance to BET Awards Weekend June 2026, with top talent positioned for deals and high-profile performances.
Latin
Your chance to represent your culture and your sound in front of the influential Neon 16 label — known for working with Bad Bunny and Latin music’s elite. Semifinals take place March 2026 in Miami, and the grand finale goes down around 4/20/2026 in Atlanta.
Gospel
Gospel artists will shine on a national stage as they push toward the Stellar Awards Weekend 2026. Perform for key industry insiders who can elevate your ministry and your music to the next level.
Pop/Hot 100/All Genres
Pop and top-charting artists compete for a shot at the spotlight during American Music Awards Weekend 2026. Whether you make mainstream, country, rock, indie-pop, or cross-genre hits — this is your path to major exposure and industry connections.
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"Best platform for indie artists"
Access to 80 million potential new fans through influencers.
Talent, passion and grind. Do you have what it takes?
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Get connected to the stars
Be apart of a platform that's connected with celebrities.
Be instantly transformed from local artist to a national recording artist.
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Previous Nominees
Celebrity Awards Nominees from previous events.
The Social Media Engagement Awards is for indies and celebrities, which helps to boost your status.
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