YTV revealed that THE NEXT STAR would return for a seventh season. The new run was planned to begin airing in July 2014, with host Carlos Bustamante and the judging panel of Keshia Chanté, Tara Oram, and Mark Spicoluk all slated to return. The show’s energy and format continued to celebrate young musical talent from across Canada, offering a platform for fresh voices to emerge on national television. [Source: YTV]
Auditions for season 7 kicked off on April 26 and moved coast to coast in open casting calls, inviting anyone with a dream of singing to try out. The process welcomed people from all backgrounds to audition, regardless of previous experience. [Source: YTV]
Here are the dates and cities the auditions would visit as part of the nationwide tour:
April 26 – Halifax, Nova Scotia
April 29 – Montreal, Quebec
May 3- Winnipeg, Manitoba
May 6 – Edmonton, Alberta
May 10 – Vancouver, British Columbia
May 17 and May 18 – Toronto, Ontario
For more information about the open casting calls, the official Next Star site offered details and updates. [Source: YTV]
Fans following the series would recall Alicia Moffet, the season 6 champion, as she prepared to release her debut single, “Why Do Boys Lie,” on March 11. This milestone underscored how the show launched young artists into a broader music career. [Source: YTV]
In addition, THE NEXT STAR: SUPERGROUP was announced to debut on March 11, presenting a new spin on talent discovery by forming the next leading boy or girl group. [Source: YTV]
The seventh season was scheduled to premiere in July 2014 on YTV, promising a showcase of talented young performers from across Canada. [Source: YTV]