Randy Jackson and Paula Moore are leading a nationwide "Scouting for Stars" mall tour across America through a partnership with Simon and Greater Than Distribution. The tour aims to connect aspiring musicians with industry professionals while bringing live music back to shopping centers.

The two-day events at each location will feature:

• Live performances from 150+ emerging artists
• Talent search auditions with performance opportunities
• Educational workshops on songwriting and content creation
• Industry networking opportunities
• Special retailer promotions and giveaways

Notable performers include Jules Walcott, Tealousy, Karma, and Nicolas McCoppin. At each stop, one local talent will be selected through auditions to perform as an opening act on the second day.

2025 Tour Schedule:

February

• 21-22: Katy Mills (Houston, TX)
• 28-Mar 1: Penn Square Mall (Oklahoma City, OK)

March

• 7-8: Barton Creek Square (Austin, TX)
• 14-15: La Plaza Mall (McAllen, TX)
• 21-22: West Town Mall (Knoxville, TN)
• 28-29: Woodfield Mall (Chicago, IL)

April

• 4-5: University Park Mall (South Bend, IN)
• 11-12: Northshore Mall (Boston, MA)
• 25-26: King of Prussia (Philadelphia, PA)

May

• 2-3: Quaker Bridge Mall (Trenton, NJ)
• 9-10: Potomac Mills (Woodbridge, VA)
• 16-17: Mall of Georgia (Atlanta, GA)
• 23-24: Dadeland Mall (Miami, FL)
• 30-31: Florida Mall (Orlando, FL)

June

• 6-7: Roosevelt Field (Garden City, NY)

July

• 18-19: Ontario Mills (Los Angeles, CA)
• 25-26: Brea Mall (Anaheim, CA)

August

• 1-2: Great Mall (San Jose, CA)
• 8-9: The Shops at Mission Viejo (Mission Viejo, CA)
• 22-23: Cielo Vista Mall (El Paso, TX)

Attendance at educational workshops is free but requires pre-registration due to limited space. The tour combines entertainment, education, and opportunity for both established and aspiring artists while bringing new life to traditional retail spaces.

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