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  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • April 12, 2021
    • TVNZ

    Popstars kicks off with auditions at the Civic Theatre in Auckland. With a big cash prize on the line, hundreds turn up to perform for the Popstars panel - Kimbra, Nathan King and Vince Harder.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • April 13, 2021
    • TVNZ

    Singers and songwriters, groups and bands, turn up for the second day of Popstars auditions at The Civic. Who will astonish our Popstars panel of Kimbra, Vince Harder and Nathan King?

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • April 14, 2021
    • TVNZ

    It's the third day of auditions and the Popstars panel have set up at The Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch to see what musical talent the South Island has to offer.

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • April 19, 2021
    • TVNZ

    It's the final day of open auditions and Kimbra, Vince Harder and Nathan King are in Wellington. Who will win the remaining call back passes at The Opera House?

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • April 20, 2021
    • TVNZ

    It's day one of the Popstars call backs. Kimbra, Vince and Nathan are at Parachute Music Studios in Auckland as 14 artists are tested - three will be safe and three will go home today.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • April 21, 2021
    • TVNZ

    It's day two of call backs. The remaining artists are put through their songwriting paces by the panel who will then confirm who has made it through to the workshop phase of the competition.

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • April 26, 2021
    • TVNZ

    Original Popstars band TrueBliss make a surprise appearance, chart topping singer-songwriter Louis Baker drops by to talk song-writing, and some home truths lead to tears for the top 12.

  • S02E08 Episode 8

    • April 27, 2021
    • TVNZ

    Six of the top 12 fight to keep their place by street busking. Meanwhile, 'Queen of K-Pop' Rina Chae puts the other six through a tough dance challenge, and not everyone copes with the time pressure.

  • S02E09 Episode 9

    • April 28, 2021
    • TVNZ

    Six of the top 12 perform in public at the famous Galatos music venue with guest artist Louis Baker. Three will go home tonight. Who will struggle with performance anxiety and who will shine?

  • S02E10 Episode 10

    • May 3, 2021
    • TVNZ

    The top 9 move to the stunning Popstars villa, William Waiirua drops by for a TikTok challenge, and guest artist Laughton Kora tests the Popstars cast on their stagecraft.

  • S02E11 Episode 11

    • May 4, 2021
    • TVNZ

    Six more artists are tested with an open mic night at a local brew bar, where the pressure proves too much for one. Later, an unexpected performance sees one artist safe from elimination this week.

  • S02E12 Episode 12

    • May 5, 2021
    • TVNZ

    Six more of the Popstars cast perform in public at the famous Galatos music venue with guest artist and rapper JessB. With only two spots remaining in the final six, who will command attention?

  • S02E13 Episode 13

    • May 10, 2021
    • TVNZ

    The Popstars cast meet special guest Tami Neilson. Kimbra gives a pep talk to some of the acts before they head up the coast to Leigh Sawmill Café for a road trip.

  • S02E14 Episode 14

    • May 11, 2021
    • TVNZ

    Legendary Kiwi band Zed play a guest spot at Leigh Sawmill Café as the acts compete for safety from elimination. There's a surprise in store for them all but who will win the Gold Pass?

  • S02E15 Episode 15

    • May 12, 2021
    • TVNZ

    Someone will go home when our artists perform their version of a favourite movie soundtrack at The Hollywood music venue alongside guest artist and Canadian-born singer Tami Neilson.

  • S02E16 Episode 16

    • May 17, 2021
    • TVNZ

    The Popstars cast celebrate NZ Music Month with Laughton Kora and Jeremy Redmore, and also get the lowdown on making music in the studio from Kimbra, Vince and guest producer and rapper, Kings.

  • S02E17 Episode 17

    • May 18, 2021
    • TVNZ

    There is a Gold Pass for two places at the Popstars Final Concert up for grabs. The acts are paired up to perform their versions of Kimbra's most famous songs, but which duo will struggle?

  • S02E18 Episode 18

    • May 19, 2021
    • TVNZ

    It's elimination night and six acts will become four after they perform at the Auckland Town Hall alongside guest performer Harper Finn.

  • S02E19 Episode 19

    • May 24, 2021
    • TVNZ

  • S02E20 Episode 20

    • May 25, 2021
    • TVNZ

  • S02E21 Episode 21

    • May 26, 2021
    • TVNZ

    It's a who's who of NZ music as guests arrive for the VIP Show. Which Popstars will impress the music industry heavyweights? Plus, Vince Harder jams with The Levites.

  • S02E22 Episode 22

    • May 31, 2021
    • TVNZ

  • S02E23 Episode 23

    • June 1, 2021
    • TVNZ

  • S02E24 Episode 24

    • June 2, 2021
    • TVNZ