Music competitions are built on tradition, artistry, and excellence—but they don’t have to be stuck in the past. While judges’ scoring remains the gold standard, today’s audiences want to be more than just spectators—they want to participate.
With Audience Access, competitions can introduce an Audience Judging Feature, allowing attendees to score performances in real-time and compare their votes to the professional judges. This modernizes the competition experience, making it more interactive, engaging, and memorable.
Here’s why every music competition should embrace this digital innovation.
Give Audiences a Voice with Real-Time Scoring
Traditionally, audience members watch and wait, never knowing how their opinions align with the professionals. But what if they could be part of the action?
With Audience Access, competitions can:
- Allow attendees to submit their own scores for each performer.
- Instantly compare audience scores to official judge ratings.
- Create deeper engagement by making the scoring process more transparent.
This keeps attendees invested in the performances and creates a more interactive experience that increases audience retention and satisfaction.
Digital Programs Make Every Round Accessible
Many competitions only publish programs for final rounds or top-tier performances due to print costs. But just like festivals, music competitions should stop treating digital like print.
With Audience Access, organizers can:
- Publish program content for every round—from preliminaries to finals.
- Provide real-time updates, competitor bios, and performance schedules.
- Eliminate printing costs while making every stage of the competition accessible to attendees.
There’s no need to limit your audience’s access to key competition details. Digital allows you to enhance engagement at every level.
Engage Future Competitors & Build Long-Term Loyalty
Competitions aren’t just about the performers on stage today—they’re about inspiring the next generation of musicians.
By offering digital programs with interactive features, competitions can:
- Capture audience contact information for future competition recruitment.
- Offer direct sign-up links for next year’s application process.
- Provide behind-the-scenes content that gives future competitors a firsthand look at what it takes to win.
Your competition isn’t just an event—it’s a community. Digital helps build it.
Conclusion
Music competitions thrive on excellence, and it’s time for their audience experience to reflect that same standard. With Audience Access, competitions can provide real-time audience scoring, expanded program coverage, and a deeper level of engagement that keeps patrons coming back year after year.
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