Idols SA Season 18 is bigger and better

Get set, the live shows are about to start on the country’s hottest talent show, Idols SA.

The live shows started on Sunday 28 August at 17:00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161). The contestants in Season 18 bring their unique tone and voice, but live shows are where the real work begins, and the pressure turns up a notch. We’re just as excited as they are, let the singing begin.

You get up to 2000 bonus votes with DStv Rewards on the latest version of the MyDStv App, so you have the power to take your favourite contestant to the top!

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It’s all about levels, which means you get more bonus votes depending on your rewards level.

Here’s the breakdown:

Legend: 2000 Bonus Votes
Super Star: 1000 Bonus Votes
Rising Star: 500 Bonus Votes
Starter: 250 Bonus Votes

Level up to get more votes. Plus, you could win weekly cash prizes of R5 000 courtesy of DStv Rewards.

Here’s how you can be a part of the live shows on this bigger and better Season 18 of Idols SA:

• Download the MyDStv App
• Join Rewards, if you haven’t already. If not, now is the time
• Tap on the Available Rewards tab and look for the Idols SA Voting card.
• Create your voting profile and then vote for your favourite contestant (if you have already voted during Big Brother Mzansi or DStvMVCA’s – you will already have a profile).
• Done! It’s too easy.

Get the latest Idols SA behind the scenes action on the Mzansi Magic website.

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Watch Idols SA Season 18, Sundays at 17:30 on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161).

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