The Annual Student Talent Search, which began in 1967, is a unique
opportunity to showcase some of Ball State’s finest talent for the University and community.

WATCH 2024 TALENT SEARCH HERE

2024 Winners

Female Vocal

  • Alaina Houston

Male Vocal

  • Aaron Hawley

Freestyle

  • Bailey Wyatt

Musical Duo

  • Andrew & Caleb Hewitt

Instrument with Vocal

  • Daniel Huber

Overall Winner

  • Bailey Wyatt

Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, October 22
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • LocationPruis Hall

This event is free for spectators.

Participation Information

Each category winner will receive a $500 award. The overall winner will receive an additional $500. The awards will be applied to Spring 2025 semester tuition. All awards are provided by the Ball State University Alumni Association.

Entries and audition videos must be submitted by October 3 at 4:00 p.m. finalists will be notified by October 8.

Rules and Regulations

  • Participants must be a Ball State student during the Fall 2024 semester.
  • Participants may compete only once in each category.
  • Each group is limited to 10 participants.
  • The previous year's overall winner may not compete.
  • There is no entry fee.
  • Each performance must be 2 to 4 minutes in length (deductions will be made for performances outside of this range).

This event would not be a success without the participation of our talented Ball State students and funding from the Ball State University Alumni Association. Thank you!

Questions?

For additional information, call (765) 285-1408 or email us.