🎙️ CRUSH THE MIC – Talent Showcase 2026

#OrangeCrushFestival

Who’s next to crush the stage?

Are YOU the next voice of the culture?

This is your moment: your shot to break through, hit the stage, and fight for a PAID main-stage slot at the legendary Orange Crush Festival 2026.

We’re partnering with elite promoters, nightlife venues, student influencers, and entertainment hubs across Georgia to create the largest underground-to-mainstage artist pipeline in the South.

If you’re hungry, this is the stage.

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🎤 WHAT IS “CRUSH THE MIC”?

A high-energy, 3–5 minute live performance showdown crafted to spotlight the next wave of talent in:

• Hip-Hop

• R&B

• Pop

• Alternative

• Spoken word

• Dance & performance art

Each showcase is built inside a major Promo Tour Stop, ensuring:

• Real crowds

• Real cameras

• Real exposure

• Real industry attention

You bring the talent.

We bring the platform.

The culture decides who wins.

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🏆 TOUR-WIDE GRAND PRIZE — EXPANDED EDITION

The Top Artist of the Entire Tour receives the full superstar starter package:

💰 1. PAID PERFORMANCE CONTRACT

A paid, fully promoted performance slot on BOTH major Orange Crush stages:

• Saturday, April 18 – Hotel Tybee Main Stage

• Sunday, April 19 – CrushTheBlock (Linda Loop Field)

🎫 2. VIP ALL-ACCESS FESTIVAL WEEKEND PASS

Full access to:

• Saturday: Beach Festival

• Sunday: Car/Jeep/ATV/Bike Show + Block Party

• Exclusive Afterparties

• Influencer lounges

• Media pit access

✈️ 3. TRAVEL PACKAGE

Travel accommodations to Tybee Island + premium hotel stay.

📸 4. PROFESSIONAL MEDIA PACKAGE

• Performance footage (4K camera angles)

• Edited promo reel for social media

• Photography set + behind-the-scenes content

• On-site media interview

• Press-style profile for Crush Magazine

🎶 5. A&R & INDUSTRY ACCESS PACKAGE

The winner receives direct access to:

• Promoters

• Talent buyers

• DJs

• Media partners

• Festival booking teams

• 1:1 development consultation with Orange Crush Entertainment

📢 6. FEATURE IN CRUSH MAGAZINE

A full-page editorial feature in the Spring 2026 issue.

🎥 7. GUARANTEED SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

Your performance will be boosted through:

• @OrangeCrushFestival

• @CrushTheBlock

• Partner promoter pages

• TikTok promo campaigns

• “Meet the Winner” mini-documentary

🚀 8. FUTURE FESTIVAL & TOUR OPPPORTUNITIES

Winning gives you:

• Priority booking for future Orange Crush events

• First-access for the 2027 Promo Tour

• Eligibility for paid shows in Hinesville, Savannah, Atlanta, and beyond

💼 9. BRAND COLLAB PACK (NEW)

Winner gains:

• Free festival merch packs

• Optional sponsorship placements for your brand

• Access to partner brands for promo deals

This is a career-changing opportunity — a real platform, not a gimmick.

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📍 EVENT DATES

FEBRUARY 2026 — HINESVILLE, GA

Location & partners announced Thanksgiving weekend.

THURSDAY • APRIL 17, 2026 — HENRY ST. BISTRO (Savannah, GA)

The official kickoff to Orange Crush Festival Weekend

Expect:

• College crowd (SCAD, SSU, GSU)

• Artist signings

• High-energy spring break atmosphere

• Tourist and media presence

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💡 HOW IT WORKS

1️⃣ ARTIST SUBMISSION

• Online or promoter submission

• Small registration fee

• Confirmation email w/ arrival instructions

2️⃣ SOUND CHECK

• Arrive 1 hour early

• Check your track, mic settings, DJ setup

• Finalize performance order

3️⃣ SHOWTIME

• You get 3–5 minutes

• 1 track OR a medley

• Bring dancers, hype man, band — your call

• EVERYTHING filmed in 4K

4️⃣ SCORING SYSTEM

Judges score based on:

• Stage presence

• Crowd reaction

• Bars, vocals, originality

• Image & brand potential

• Professionalism

5️⃣ CITY WINNER

Top performer from each city advances.

6️⃣ FINAL FESTIVAL DECISION

One winner receives the full superstar package.

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🎶 WHAT ARTISTS GET AT EVERY CITY STOP – EXPANDED

Even artists who don’t win the entire tour receive:

✔ Professional Performance Footage

Multi-angle, edited clips ready for TikTok, IG, and YouTube.

✔ High-Quality Photography

Stage shots, portraits, candids, crowd energy.

✔ Exposure to A&Rs, DJs & Promoters

Tour stops are curated for visibility.

✔ Eligibility to Still Make the Festival

Promoters may hand-pick standout artists for:

• Opening sets

• Afterparties

• Side stages

• Content collaborations

✔ Networking Access

Build relationships with:

• Promoters

• Photographers

• Videographers

• Festival staff

• Other artists

✔ Crush Magazine Spotlight Consideration

Not just the winner — standout talent gets included.

✔ Social Media Features

Your clips may be reposted across OC platforms.

✔ Merchandise Discounts

Special discount codes for artists.

✔ Local Gig Opportunities

Partner promoters may book you for future shows based on performance.

📈 PARTNERING WITH CRUSH THE MIC

We are partnering with:

• Promoters

• DJs

• Clubs & lounges

• College ambassadors

• Radio personalities

• Content creators

• Media outlets

Partner Benefits:

• Increased venue traffic

• Guaranteed video content

• Access to 500–5,000+ new customers

• Branding placement in flyers, video reels, & the tour recap

• Optional revenue shares

• Orange Crush Festival official partner status

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🎟️ TICKETING & PRICING

• Artist Registration: $25–$60

• General Admission: $10–$20

• VIP / Sections: Venue-specific

• Promoter Packs: Customized splits

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📚 OFFICIAL RUN OF SHOW

• 9:00 PM – Doors Open

• 9:30 PM – Host Intro + Judges

• 9:40 PM – Performances Begin

• 11:15 PM – Intermission

• 11:30 PM – Final Artists

• 12:00 AM – Winner Announced

• 12:15 AM – CLOSE – Afterparty / Networking

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📢 MARKETING MATERIALS INCLUDED (EXPANDED)

Each city receives:

• IG Flyer

• Story Flyer

• Artist Signup Flyer

• Promoter Flyer

• TikTok promo audio

• Video promo templates

• Press release template

• Hashtag pack

• Sponsor placement sections

• QR digital signup posters

• Host script

• Judge score sheets

• Red carpet backdrop design