Prepare your event

Audience voting for talent competitions

At a singing contest, dance competition or school talent show, voting needs to follow the programme. Prepare your contestants, choose the structure and save the winner announcement for the right moment.

Create a free poll

Set the rules before the show

Choose a single vote for a straight final, rounds for several stages, categories for separate awards or head-to-head matches for duels. Decide how contestants advance and what happens in a tie. Explain those rules before opening voting; the tool organizes votes, while the event team owns the competition rules.

Prepare contestants and stages

Add participant names individually or from a list, with photos when useful for recognition. In rounds, you choose who advances to the next stage. Categories let you organize separate decisions. Rehearse the presentation to check the order of names, audience access and screen readability from the seats.

Make room for the winner announcement

The audience votes on phones using the access you prepared. Close voting when the announced period ends and save the reveal for the host’s cue. After the show, view and export the report. For a warm-up or a playful break between acts, try the applause meter; do not use it as a precise acoustic measurement to award a prize.

Frequently asked questions

Can I organize heats and a final?

Yes. The rounds format lets you choose which contestants advance. If your competition uses duels, choose the head-to-head format.

Does the winner appear as soon as voting closes?

No. The organizer decides when to reveal results on screen, allowing the announcement to be coordinated with the host.

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