About this season
It takes more than pitch perfect pipes to be a superstar. That's why The Next Star is not your typical talent search. The Next Star scours the nation for six young hopefuls 15 and under with the talent and the determination to make it through superstar boot camp! Host Carlos Bustamante will put take these six talented finalists through the paces alongside the cream of the music industry crop: expert star maker Mark Spicoluk, Country sensation Tara Oram, and Juno Award winning R+B icon Keshia Chante!
Episodes (12)
1. Calgary & Vancouver!
Aired 15 July 2013 • 60 min
We're back and BIGGER then ever. We kick things off in Calgary and Vancouver to see who is ready for the spotlight!
2. Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto
Aired 22 July 2013 • 60 min
Halifax, Montreal and TORONTO brought some of the biggest crowds in Next Star Nation history! We have 9 more golden tickets to give away. Watch to find out who will make this year's Top 12!
3. Winnipeg & Toronto
Aired 29 July 2013 • 60 min
It's the final audition episode! Toronto and Winnipeg are the last cities on tour, and we have 5 more golden tickets to give away. Who will join the Top 12? You'll have to watch to find out!
4. 13 to 9
Aired 5 August 2013 • 60 min
The Top 13 take the stage by storm and we surprise them with a twist. They'll have to work a bit harder to make Top 6 because this year...we have a Top 9!
5. 9 to 6
Aired 12 August 2013 • 60 min
The Top 9 perform for the judges before three contestants are eliminated.
6. Show Us What You Got
Aired 19 August 2013 • 60 min
The Top 6 contestants choose their own songs to perform.
7. The Real Deal
Aired 26 August 2013 • 60 min
The Top 6 contestants get makeovers and perform in a group number.
8. Feat. the Top 6
Aired 2 September 2013 • 60 min
The Top 6 finalists juggle rehearsals and PR appearances.
9. Co-Lab-O-Ra-Tion
Aired 9 September 2013 • 60 min
The Top 6 prepare for their solo performances while also working on a group music video.
10. #music Videos!
Aired 16 September 2013 • 60 min
The Top 6 contestants shoot music videos.
11. The Next Star Finale Pre-Show
Aired 22 September 2013 • 60 min
A preview of the Season 6 finale. Host: Jordan Francis.
12. The Next Star Finale Live
Aired 22 September 2013 • 60 min
The Top 6 perform before a winner is announced in the Season 6 finale.