Discovering the 'New Heroine of Gen Z' from Hokkaido! Linked Audition Confirmed for 'UP-T Presents SAPPORO COLLECTION 2026SS' on May 17 (Sun)

The "UP-T Presents SAPPORO COLLECTION 2026 SPRING/SUMMER" (abbreviated: UP-T SatsuColle 2026SS), one of Hokkaido's largest fashion events to be held at the Sapporo Convention Center (Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo) on Sunday, May 17, 2026, has decided to hold the "STARLIGHT AUDITION ~ UP-T Presents SAPPORO COLLECTION 2026 SPRING/SUMMER ~" to create a stage for local youth to take on challenges and discover the "New Heroine of Gen Z" who will take flight from Hokkaido to the rest of the country. Entry acceptance has begun today.

The target applicants are women aged 10 to 25 with a connection to Hokkaido. Participants who pass the initial document screening will advance to the secondary screening, which involves either a points-based evaluation through live streaming and video posting on the live streaming & video app "MixChannel," or an offline interview. After that, the Grand Prix will be decided through a final screening based on self-promotion on the stage on the day of "UP-T SatsuColle 2026SS." As an opportunity to take the first step towards a shining career, the Grand Prix winner will be granted the right to appear on the brand stage at "UP-T SatsuColle 2026SS."

In addition, this audition is co-hosted by the Sapporo Collection Executive Committee, Creative Office Cue Co., Ltd., a representative talent agency in Hokkaido, and Rise Earth Co., Ltd., an influencer agency. All finalists who advance to the final screening will be given the opportunity for an affiliation interview with the partner agencies.

Furthermore, it has been decided that Rin Abe, an actress from Sapporo, Hokkaido, will serve as the official ambassador for this audition.

■ Actress Rin Abe Appointed as Official Ambassador!