Overview
- Federal Culture Secretary Claudia Curiel officially revealed the seven Mexican semifinalists Friday, completing a 14‑contestant field after seven mexicoestadounidense performers were named earlier.
- The contest will hold a public‑voted semifinal for Mexico‑based contestants on August 30 in Mazatlán and a mexicoestadounidense semifinal on August 23 in Los Ángeles, with the national final set for September 13 at the Auditorio Nacional.
- Advancement at every stage will be decided by real‑time audience voting rather than a jury, and televised shows will run on public media to maximize visibility.
- Prizes include professional mentorship and the production of a record, and organizers stress the program offers artistic freedom while discouraging lyrics that glorify violence or addiction.
- The second edition drew more than 16,000 applicants aged 18–29 and aims to connect young artists to industry networks, offering a commercial pathway and public stages such as the September 15 Zócalo performance that can jumpstart careers.