Grown-Up High School Talent Show
Grown-Up High School Talent Show
A community-first, online music sharing experience for adults who still feel that creative spark.
What This Is
The Grown Up High School Talent Show is a live, Zoom-based music sharing event designed to cut through the noise of social media and reconnect artists and listeners in a real, human way—together, in the same virtual room, at the same time.
Instead of algorithms, metrics, and endless scrolling, this night is about presence, nerves, courage, and community—the same feeling you might remember from standing on a high school stage for the first time, heart pounding, about to share something you made.
Except now… we’re grown.
There will be 30 artists total, and we will listen to every performance together as a group.
Each artist is welcome to invite anyone they’d like—friends, family, fans, or curious listeners—to join the room and be part of the experience.
This is a space to:
Share original music without chasing likes or followers
Experience the vulnerability of live performance in a supportive room
Rediscover why you started making art in the first place
Be seen and heard by real people, in real time—even online
The Spirit of the Night
This event intentionally recreates the emotional energy of a high school talent show—now translated into a shared Zoom room:
The nerves before you unmute
The quiet anticipation as the next name is called
The courage it takes to press “play” or perform live
The shared vulnerability between performer and audience
Only now, we bring life experience, depth, and community into the room with us.
No competition. No rankings. No clout.
Just people sharing what they’ve made.
Who It’s For
This event is for:
Songwriters and musicians of all levels
Bedroom producers and seasoned performers
People who’ve always wanted to share their music but never felt ready
Anyone who misses when music was shared in living rooms, basements, and small gatherings
You do not need to be a professional. You just need to be willing to show up and share.
What to Expect
Live on Zoom with all artists and guests in the same room
30 total artists sharing one by one
Each artist has 3 minutes total to introduce themselves and share their song (intro + performance)
Everyone listens together—no separate rooms, no skipping ahead
A respectful, listening-focused audience
Supportive atmosphere—cheering in the chat, not judging
Intentional simplicity to keep the focus on the music
This is not a showcase for perfection. This is a showcase for honesty.
Why This Exists
Social media has turned music into content.
This night turns music back into a shared moment—even across screens.
Here, your song isn’t competing with thousands of others in a feed. It exists fully, in a room, with people who chose to be present with it at the same time.
Performer Guidelines
30 artist cap for the event
3 minutes per artist total to introduce yourself and share your song
Original music encouraged
You may perform live or play a recorded track
You are welcome to invite guests to watch
Show up as you are—polished or raw
Respect the vulnerability of other performers
This is a brave space. Handle it with care.
Audience Guidelines
Listen actively and respectfully
Mute during performances
Hold applause until the performer finishes, then celebrate in the chat
Keep the Zoom space positive and supportive
Remember: every person sharing is taking a real risk
The One Ask
This night only works if it’s reciprocal.
All we ask is that you come both to share and to listen.
If you’re performing, you’re also part of the audience. If you’re attending, your presence matters just as much as your applause.
We show up for each other. That’s the point.
The Feeling We’re Creating
Butterflies behind a webcam. Quiet Zoom rooms. Applause in the chat that feels earned. The kind of connection that only happens when people gather with intention—even online.
This is the Grown Up High School Talent Show.
Where the goal isn’t to go viral—
it’s to be real.