North American Luso Talent Show | North American Luso Talent

All participants must complete the registration.
You are required to upload a video of your performance using the upload tool on the registration form.
If you are unable to upload your video, please include a link to your performance from another platform (for example, YouTube).

THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MAY 1ST, 2026. NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The top 10 submissions will be selected by an independent judging panel to advance to the live performance on October 4, 2026, in Newark, California.
A panel of judges will evaluate each finalist during the live show.
The live performance will be the only round used to determine the winners (online submissions are used solely to select the top 10).
Finalists will be notified privately of their selection no later than June 1st, 2026.
All finalists are responsible for attending the live show at their own expense.
If a finalist is unable to attend, they must notify the organizers by June 15th, 2026.
In the event a finalist withdraws, a runner-up will be invited to take their place.
The official list of the 10 finalists will be announced publicly by July 4th, 2026.
After all judges’ votes have been tallied, the winner will be announced live on stage.
The winner will receive a $1,000 prize and will be featured in Portuguese media outlets throughout North America, including interviews and coverage from PAMA Media and other media partners.
A People’s Choice Award will also be given, voted on by those attending in person or watching via livestream. The recipient will receive special recognition and media exposure as well.