New Artist Stage
Aspiring Christian recording artists, this is your moment. Three record deals will be awarded at LinqUp Fest 2027.
The New Artist Stage is dedicated to discovering the next generation of Christian recording artists. Selected applicants will perform live across the weekend and be evaluated by a panel of label executives, A&R, and producers.
At the close of the convention, three record deals will be awarded.
- · Open to solo artists, duos, and bands
- · All Christian/faith-aligned genres welcome
- · Original music required (one original song minimum)
- · Selected artists notified by Spring 2027
Discovery doesn't end at the encore.
Every New Artist Stage performance is streamed live, clipped for social, and promoted through the LinqUp App to a global audience of fans, A&R, and label partners — the three record deals are awarded in the room, but discovery happens everywhere.
Every performance, panel, and worship moment promoted in-app to a global community of believers — push notifications, artist follows, and on-demand replays.
Multi-camera livestream of the Main Stage, Worship Hall, and select panels — free worldwide, with sponsor lower-thirds and pre-roll placements.
Distribution partnerships with faith-based broadcast and streaming networks for post-event specials, artist features, and film licensing windows.
Daily highlight reels, vertical-first cuts, and creator partnerships across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X — co-branded with our sponsors.
Dedicated press room, embargoed releases, and on-site interview suites for trade press, faith media, and mainstream outlets.
Translated captioning, regional watch parties, and church-network simulcasts extend LinqUp Fest from a downtown St. Louis weekend into a worldwide moment.