Pure Talent. Real Recognition.
Diamond in the Rough is a talent-focused programme within the Zudigo ecosystem, created to identify and celebrate outstanding creative talent. While Zudigo gives community support and participation a major role, Diamond in the Rough places the focus on the quality of the talent and the strength of each submission.
Not every great creative has an established audience. Diamond in the Rough exists to ensure exceptional talent can be recognised on its own merit, giving creators an opportunity to stand out through what they can actually do.
The programme serves emerging singers, dancers, ovation/performance artists and other eligible creatives participating through Zudigo.
Diamond in the Rough gives outstanding creatives an opportunity to be recognised based on the quality of their work.
Eligible entries submitted during each weekly period are considered for Diamond in the Rough.
Entries are reviewed by the Trendsville Productions team against the programme requirements.
Entries are evaluated on talent, creativity, originality, video quality, use of the Word of the Month and compliance with competition requirements.
The strongest entries are selected and recognised each week. Winners are announced every Friday by 6 PM on YouTube: Zudigo.
Four weekly periods within the Zudigo 2.0 competition window. Each week, the Trendsville Productions team reviews entries and announces winners every Friday by 6 PM.
Announcement: Nov 6, 2026.
Announcement: Nov 13, 2026.
Announcement: Nov 20, 2026
Announcement: Nov 27, 2026
Every week, prizes are awarded across three categories — Song, Dance, and Ovation. Each category has three winners.
Weekly Prize Pool: $180 | Total DITR Prize Pool (4 Weeks): $720
Diamond in the Rough creates a second pathway for talent discovery within Zudigo.
It gives creators an opportunity to earn recognition based on their work rather than relying solely on community reach, while creating a recurring platform for discovering exceptional performers.
Exceptional talent deserves to be recognised on its own merit. Step into Diamond in the Rough and give your creative work the opportunity to stand out.