Public Voting Now Open Through June 29
Crossover Music Magazine is proud to announce the official launch of Classical Crossover Star 2025, a competition dedicated to shining a light on innovative artists. spotlighting emerging voices in the classical crossover genre.
A special audition compilation video featuring all qualifying entries will premier on our official YouTube channel on June 22 at 5 PM EDT. 🔗 Watch Now
From the launch until June 29, fans, fellow musicians, and crossover enthusiasts are invited to participate in the public voting phase by commenting the name of their favorite contestant directly on the YouTube video. The five artists with the most votes will advance to the next round.
In addition, Editor Natasha Barbieri will select one wildcard finalist, ensuring that unique talent and artistry have every opportunity to shine. Together, the six finalists will then face a panel of judges in the final round of competition.
The winner of Classical Crossover Star 2025 will receive:
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A $500 cash prize
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An exclusive feature in Crossover Music Magazine
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The official title of Classical Crossover Star 2025
“It’s taken a long time for classical crossover to gain respect as a genre, and even now there are not a lot of spaces dedicated to nurturing and championing artists who push boundaries… That’s why our Star competition is so important,” says Editor Natasha Barbieri. “We want to say a huge thank you to Tuomo Rinta-Opas for sponsoring the competition—he is not a business trying to sell anything, just a believer in this genre and artists who are trying to share their authentic music.”
The magazine is also partnering again with Key Clef Productions, which will offer the top three winners a special promotional video.
Contestants have been encouraged to share the video with their communities, as audience engagement plays a vital role in shaping the next stage of the competition. The Crossover Music Magazine team invites all fans of the genre to join in by watching, voting, and celebrating the talent of tomorrow’s crossover stars.