TikTok crowns global champions of TikTok LIVE: Music On Stage

 

 

TikTok has announced the winners of its first-ever global music competition on LIVE, Music On Stage, celebrating the incredible talent and stories of creators who have turned their passion for music into careers through TikTok LIVE. 

 

Over 1.4 million fans tuned in to the Global Finales on TikTok LIVE, which followed weeks of intense regional battles and culminated in two electrifying live shows streamed from Seoul (APAC) and London (EMEA & Americas), where two global champions were crowned:

 

Known to her fans as “Caramel,” the creator’s six-year live streaming career found its most significant breakthrough on TikTok, which she calls a “major turning point” in her journey as an artist. Through TikTok LIVE music competitions like SEA Music Master and Gimme The Mic, Caramel gained significant recognition that directly led to the release of two original singles. She credits her success to her dedicated “butterfly family” and global supporters, underlining the power of community in an artist’s rise.

 

19-year-old Mexican singer Anyelique Solorio has been captivating audiences since childhood – from early victories in city contests, to becoming a finalist on La Voz México 2022. A year ago, she started singing live on TikTok, quickly building a devoted fanbase she calls her “team estrellita”. Today, that community has helped her step onto international stages, perform her first concert, and interview major artists at festivals. Winning Music On Stage marks her biggest milestone yet, as she continues to proudly represent Mexico on the global stage.

 

Both champions will now take their next steps as rising stars with support from TikTok’s music distribution platform, SoundOn, and will perform live at TikTok LIVE Fest 2026, joining some of the platform’s biggest names in music.

 

Shen Gao, Head of LIVE Operations, Americas at TikTok, said: “Music On Stage was created to show the world how TikTok LIVE can turn talent into opportunity, and fans into communities. Caramel and Anyelique embody what makes LIVE so powerful – real artistry, real connection, and global reach. We’re proud to support their next chapters and can’t wait to see them shine at LIVE Fest 2026.”

 

This year’s Music On Stage brought together artists from 23 regions, giving them the chance to perform in front of global audiences, build fan communities, and take their first steps toward lasting careers. Hosted by chart-topping TikTok success stories Sam Ryder (London) and Jeon Somi (Seoul), the competition spotlighted TikTok LIVE as both a stage for discovery and a launchpad for tomorrow’s stars.

 

With over 1.4 million fans tuning in, gifting and voting for their favourite performers, Music On Stage underscored how TikTok LIVE is redefining what it means to find and support new music talent in real time. As TikTok LIVE continues to nurture creativity and community, this month will see the launch of a new LIVE Talent Program for music creators, providing emerging artists with a clear pathway to growth, access to exclusive virtual gifts, and tools to help elevate the quality of LIVE content. The initiative forms part of TikTok LIVE’s ongoing commitment to recognize and reward musical talent while fostering a vibrant creator ecosystem around the world.