TikTok LIVE and All Things Go Music Festival Give Emerging Artists a Path to the Festival Stage

One winning TikTok Creator will earn a performance slot at All Things Go New York, taking place at Forest Hills Stadium on September 25-27, 2026

 All Things Go Music Festival and TikTok LIVE today announced a new partnership tied to TikTok’s global live music competition, Music on Stage, providing music creators on the platform an opportunity to amplify their original sounds and connect with new audiences from one of music’s fastest-growing festivals: All Things Go, held September 25-27 in New York.

The competition will culminate in the grand prize U.S. winner taking center stage to perform a set at All Things Go NYC, alongside some of music’s biggest artists, including Zara Larsson, Lola Young, MUNA, Carly Rae Jepsen, Brandi Carlile, Sienna Spiro, The Beaches and more.

The collaboration offers music creators an unprecedented launchpad from in-app to the stage, a rare chance to share their original artistry with a global community and be discovered in front of one of the industry’s most closely watched crowds.

The competition will be captured through TikTok’s global music program, Music on Stage, with submissions now open. Artists will compete live on TikTok throughout August for a spot in the regional finals, which will take place live on Friday, August 28, and feature Lizzy Plapinger, performing artist of LPX and MS MR fame, co-founder of Neon Gold Records and All Things Go advisor, as a guest judge.

"Creating opportunities for new voices has always been fundamental to All Things Go, making this collaboration with TikTok a natural fit. Discovering and supporting emerging artists has been a throughline of my career, and I’m excited to help spotlight an artist for the chance to perform on the festival’s New York stage," said Lizzy Plapinger of All Things Go.

"On TikTok LIVE, emerging artists are building real communities and connecting with global audiences in real time, turning everyday moments into the foundation of a career," said Shen Gao, Head of LIVE Operations, Americas at TikTok. "Through Music on Stage, our partnership with All Things Go Music Festival gives creators the chance to share the stage alongside some of the biggest names in music, elevating their artistic journeys and giving them a platform to showcase their talent on one of music's fastest-growing festivals."

More information about TikTok’s Music on Stage can be found here. Fans at home can also follow along throughout the competition by searching #MusicOnStage on TikTok.

ABOUT ALL THINGS GO:

All Things Go is an independent music festival based in Washington, DC, New York City, and Toronto, renowned for its innovative approach to curation and community. Since its founding in 2011, All Things Go has showcased an impressive lineup of groundbreaking artists, including Billie Eilish, boygenius, Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, Reneé Rapp, Hozier, Lorde, Laufey, Mitski, HAIM, Janelle Monáe, Charli XCX, MUNA, Carly Rae Jepsen, Bleachers, Tove Lo, Doechii, Clairo, Djo, Lucy Dacus and many more. At the heart of the festival is a passionate and inclusive fan community known as "The Besties," embodying the festival’s commitment to diversity and belonging. Recognized nationally, All Things Go was nominated for Pollstar’s Music Festival of the Year in 2023 and 2025 and has been featured prominently in media outlets such as The New York Times, Variety, Forbes, NME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, CNN, Pitchfork, NPR, and The Washington Post.

ABOUT TIKTOK:

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.