Open auditions and Workshops
Band reveal
Image makeover and styling
Record deal drama
Popstars kicks off with auditions at the Civic Theatre in Auckland. With a big cash prize on the line, hundreds turn up to perform for the Popstars panel - Kimbra, Nathan King and Vince Harder.
Singers and songwriters, groups and bands, turn up for the second day of Popstars auditions at The Civic. Who will astonish our Popstars panel of Kimbra, Vince Harder and Nathan King?
It's the third day of auditions and the Popstars panel have set up at The Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch to see what musical talent the South Island has to offer.
It's the final day of open auditions and Kimbra, Vince Harder and Nathan King are in Wellington. Who will win the remaining call back passes at The Opera House?
It's day one of the Popstars call backs. Kimbra, Vince and Nathan are at Parachute Music Studios in Auckland as 14 artists are tested - three will be safe and three will go home today.
It's day two of call backs. The remaining artists are put through their songwriting paces by the panel who will then confirm who has made it through to the workshop phase of the competition.
Original Popstars band TrueBliss make a surprise appearance, chart topping singer-songwriter Louis Baker drops by to talk song-writing, and some home truths lead to tears for the top 12.
Six of the top 12 fight to keep their place by street busking. Meanwhile, 'Queen of K-Pop' Rina Chae puts the other six through a tough dance challenge, and not everyone copes with the time pressure.
Six of the top 12 perform in public at the famous Galatos music venue with guest artist Louis Baker. Three will go home tonight. Who will struggle with performance anxiety and who will shine?
The top 9 move to the stunning Popstars villa, William Waiirua drops by for a TikTok challenge, and guest artist Laughton Kora tests the Popstars cast on their stagecraft.
Six more artists are tested with an open mic night at a local brew bar, where the pressure proves too much for one. Later, an unexpected performance sees one artist safe from elimination this week.
Six more of the Popstars cast perform in public at the famous Galatos music venue with guest artist and rapper JessB. With only two spots remaining in the final six, who will command attention?
The Popstars cast meet special guest Tami Neilson. Kimbra gives a pep talk to some of the acts before they head up the coast to Leigh Sawmill Café for a road trip.
Legendary Kiwi band Zed play a guest spot at Leigh Sawmill Café as the acts compete for safety from elimination. There's a surprise in store for them all but who will win the Gold Pass?
Someone will go home when our artists perform their version of a favourite movie soundtrack at The Hollywood music venue alongside guest artist and Canadian-born singer Tami Neilson.
The Popstars cast celebrate NZ Music Month with Laughton Kora and Jeremy Redmore, and also get the lowdown on making music in the studio from Kimbra, Vince and guest producer and rapper, Kings.
There is a Gold Pass for two places at the Popstars Final Concert up for grabs. The acts are paired up to perform their versions of Kimbra's most famous songs, but which duo will struggle?
It's elimination night and six acts will become four after they perform at the Auckland Town Hall alongside guest performer Harper Finn.
It's a who's who of NZ music as guests arrive for the VIP Show. Which Popstars will impress the music industry heavyweights? Plus, Vince Harder jams with The Levites.