Tulsa Big Show Off Opened Talent Audition Submissions
Local businesses and performers can participate in a talent competition benefiting the Tulsa Day Center.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Organizers for the Big Show Off in Tulsa have opened submissions for a talent competition that offers a $10,000 grand prize. Proceeds from the event will support the local Tulsa Day Center.
Why it matters
The event provides a structured fundraising platform for the Tulsa Day Center while engaging the local creative community. Operators can participate or sponsor the event as a way to contribute to city-wide philanthropy.
The competition offers a $10,000 grand prize for the winning performance. Applicants must submit entry videos that are capped at a 90-second duration.
The players
Zac Hanson
Musician and competition judge involved in evaluating talent submissions.
Teresa Knox
Business leader and judge responsible for overseeing the competition standards.
Olivia Jordan
Public figure and judge participating in the selection process.
Tulsa Day Center
Local non-profit organization serving as the primary beneficiary of the fundraising event.
The details
Performers interested in the prize must submit 90-second audition videos through the Big Show Off website. Those selected from the initial submission phase will be invited to in-person auditions held at The Church Studio, leading up to a final competition at the Arvest Convention Center.
Timeline
November 2: Deadline to submit audition videos
November 9: In-person auditions at The Church Studio
February 20, 2027: Final competition at Arvest Convention Center
Market Landscape
The competition follows the established pattern of major community fundraising events seen in the 2026 Tulsa community fundraising calendar. It marks a formal integration of private talent competition with established local charitable goals.
Businesses considering participation should note the November 2 submission deadline for initial audition videos. Sponsors and participants should align their philanthropic contributions with the Tulsa Day Center mandate.
The takeaway
Large-scale community events often require a multi-stage vetting process for participants and sponsors. Monitor the event’s progress toward the February 20, 2027, final to evaluate future sponsorship engagement.
What happens next
Audition submissions are due by November 2, with the final competition scheduled for February 20, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by News On 6.
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