Malay talent show Anugerah to return in 2026 after a five-year hiatus

Online submissions will run from now until May 29, followed by auditions on Jun 6, 7 and 13, where participants will be assessed on vocal ability, song interpretation and stage presence. Interested viewers can visit the official Anugerah website. 

A total of 30 contestants will be selected to compete in a series of knockout rounds, leading up to the grand finale on Oct 27, 2026.

Anugerah will premiere on Aug 25 on mewatch and Suria, airing every Tuesday at 8.30pm. Additional content, including behind-the-scenes footage and contestant features, will be released on Mediacorp Untukmu’s social media platforms and on mewatch and Mediacorp Entertainment’s YouTube channel.

Mediacorp’s chief customer and corporate development officer, Angeline Poh, said: “Anugerah is one of Mediacorp’s flagship platforms to discover the next generation of local stars. 

“Not only has Anugerah launched the careers of many well-loved personalities, it is also a vibrant showcase of Singapore’s music scene. We hope Singapore’s aspiring singers will seize this opportunity to step into the spotlight.”