Who will perform at iHeartRadio's Wango Tango Festival and win $10,000? You decide.

Learn more about Jupiter Cubero

• What do you love about music and performing? For me, music is about connection. I've been singing since I was five and creating music since I was thirteen, and every step of the way, it's been about sharing something real. I love standing on stage and feeling that energy flow between me and the audience — seeing them move, smile, maybe even cry, knowing they’re resonating with what I wrote. When someone feels what my lyrics are trying to say, it's like we’re not strangers anymore. That moment of connection — that’s what I live for.
• Who are your biggest music inspirations and dream collaborators? I’m constantly inspired by artists who bring vulnerability and honesty to their music. Omar Rudberg and Gracie Abrams are huge inspirations for me — the way they blend emotion with melody, and how raw and real their storytelling feels, really speaks to me. As for dream collaborators, working with Alessia Cara or Shawn Mendes would be a dream come true. They both have this beautiful way of making big emotions feel so personal, and I’d love the chance to create something powerful with them.
• What makes you the Next Music Star? Life performances mean everything to me. There’s something magical about being on stage — it’s where I feel the most alive, the most myself. But it all starts with the songwriting. Every lyric, every melody I write comes from something real, something I’ve felt or lived. I pour my heart into my music, not just to express myself, but to create something others can connect with too. What makes me the Next Music Star is that I’m here to make people feel. And I’m ready to give it everything.
• What would you do with the $10,000? I’d invest it straight into making more music. As an independent artist, every song, every production, every release takes a lot of heart — and a lot of resources!! With $10,000, I could bring more of my vision to life, collaborate with other musicians, and keep growing as a performer and songwriter. I want to keep creating music that resonates, that connects — and this would help me do that on a whole new level.