Dual Proof is in the pudding
Proof is in the Pudding
2026 Audition Dates Coming Soon!
JOIN US AT EACH ROUND AND CHEER ON YOUR FAVORITE ACTS
FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES!
2025 Proof Promo
Rock Your Talents with Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers!
Alice Cooper's Proof is in the Pudding Music Competition is Arizona's American Idol. Considered one of the largest youth music competitions in the U.S, the contest features 300+ performers ages 12 to 25 of all genres from all over the country to compete at five live music venues in September, October, and November.
The two winning acts (solo, duo/band) will not only win cash prizes, but also open for Alice Cooper and his rockstar friends at Solid Rock Teen Centers’ Annual Fundraising Holiday Variety-Show, "Christmas Pudding," hosted at the iconic Celebrity Theatre with over 2,500 guests.
ALL COMPETITION ROUNDS ARE FREE TO ATTEND & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ROUND 1
October 6th-8th
Starting at 5:00pm
The Rock PHX
13625 N 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
ROUND 2
October 19th-20th
Starting at 5:00pm
Wasted Grain
7295 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
ROUND 3 | Semi-Finals
November 2nd-3rd
Starting at 5:00pm
The Stillery (Goodyear)
1971 N Globe Dr, Goodyear, AZ 85395
The Finals
November 21st
Starting at 5:00pm
Paradise Valley Community College | Center for the Performing Arts
Prizes
Score great prizes including cash, jam sessions with famous musicians, music scholarships, and performances at concerts, festivals, and major sporting events throughout the year!
$2,000 prize for Winning Duo or Band
$1,000 prize for Winning Soloist
Winning Artists will open for Alice Cooper & Celebrity Friends at Christmas Pudding on December 12th, at Celebrity Theatre
Coming Soon!
Winner Testimony Video