The Raising Royalty Talent Awards are back with Season 2 of the people's choice global Christian talent quest with a $20,000 grand prize. Auditions are open now and close on August 1. The New Zealand-based online competition is free to enter and open to Christians anywhere in the world, of any age, and with any talent. Individuals or groups are welcome to enter and this competition is open to beginners and professionals alike.

"We believe one of the best ways to raise talent to new heights is to celebrate it," says founder Benji Alexander. "That's what the Talent Awards is about--celebrating people into new heights of success."

Recording artist Fy Rasolofoniaina of the African nation of Madagascar was declared the winner in 2021. Says Fy, "I got to meet a lot of crazy crazy crazy good people, talented people, from all over the world... It was so worth it. It was life-changing for me. Now it's your turn. Go for it!"

Auditions are open through August 1, 2022. Send a video of your talent along with a video introducing yourself, your talent, and your story to the world. The videos will be uploaded to the Raising Royalty platform, where people will be able to watch and vote for their favorites.

Watch, vote, or compete in the 2022 Talent Awards here.