The stage is set. The amps are hot. And the hunt is on.
Colossal—the powerhouse behind some of the nation’s most compelling fundraising campaigns—is turning up the volume with the second annual America’s Next Top Hitmaker competition. One standout artist or band will walk away with $50,000, an appearance in Rolling Stone, and the chance to perform live at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York City.
The 2025 America’s Next Top Hitmaker Will Take the Stage at the Global Citizen Festival
This fall, the 2025 Global Citizen Festival will once again bring together artists, advocates, world leaders, philanthropists, and fans with one collective mission: to end extreme poverty. This music festival rewards passionate Global Citizens who take action on the world’s most pressing issues with the chance to win a pair of free tickets through the Global Citizen app. Past performers have included legends like Beyoncé, Usher, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Jung Kook, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, Metallica and Doja Cat. Now, America’s Next Top Hitmaker will join the ranks, showcasing their talent on one of the biggest and most impactful stages in the world.
And Also… Prize Money
$50,000. No fine print. No gimmicks. Just cold, hard inspiration to fuel the next chapter of their career.
Colossal Supports Global Citizen Through the Competition
This isn’t just about fame. It’s about fueling real change. Since 2024, Colossal has raised over $2.1 million through the America’s Net Top Hitmaker competition. In 2025, Colossal is proud to support Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty and creating a world where everyone has an equal chance to thrive. Mobilizing millions of people worldwide, Global Citizen works across sectors—music, entertainment, policy, business, media, and philanthropy—to drive real change that makes an impact.
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2024 Champion: DUPLEXITY at SXSW
Meet last year’s winners: DUPLEXITY, the sibling duo from Los Angeles that’s bringing ’90s alt-rock back—with a twist. Blending nostalgic grit with sharp metal undertones, Savannah and Luke Judy are multi-instrumentalists with serious stage presence and raw energy. Their electric chemistry and unapologetic sound rocked the Rolling Stone Future of Music Showcase stage at SXSW, where they shared the bill with Benson Boone, Megan Moroney, Ivan Cornejo, Rema, and more at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin.
Who’s Next?
Discover who will take the stage at the Global Citizen Festival as Rolling Stone, Global Citizen, SoundCloud, and Fender join the search for Colossal’s next Top Hitmaker.
