Are You The Beast? The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture is looking for the best performance artist(s) or The Beast of Bozeman! This 6-week performance art competition series is broken up into 3 sections: Auditions, The Beast Category Competitions, and The Beast Finale. Auditions: Calling all Youth Performers, Vocalists, Musicians, DJs, Rappers, Bands, Comedians, Dancers, Drag Performers, and Cirque Artists! The Emerson will be holding auditions for your chance to compete in the premiere talent contest The Beast of Bozeman! You must sign up for auditions in advance!
All Performers 15+: January 20 | January 23 | January 24 | January 25 Time: 6:30 PM
Youth Performers 15 and Under: January 25 Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM
The Beast Category Competitions: From the auditions the Emerson will curate 5 weeks of incredible performance art by category! These competitions will be open to the public and adjudicated by local professionals. We will narrow down the best performers in each performance category declaring winners each week.
The Beast of Bozeman, Category Competition Nights: Bar at 6:30 PM | Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM
Youth Performer Saturday, February 04, 2023 Vocalist & Musician Saturday, February 11, 2023 DJ & Rap/Spoken Word Saturday, February 18, 2023 Battle of the Bands & Comedy Thursday, February 23, 2023 Dance & Cirque & Drag Saturday, February 25, 2023
The Beast of Bozeman, Finale: There can only be one Beast! The winners from each Category Competition will then compete over two nights for the audience vote, prizes, and the honor of being the Beast of Bozeman!
The Beast of Bozeman, Finale: Bar at 6:30 PM | Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM March 3, 2023 & March 4, 2023