In 2002, STAR introduced a talent hunt program – STAR Quest.
The basic objective of STAR Quest then was to discover and promote young and budding Nigerian artistes in the various music idioms.


. Group based but with some element of individuality, unfolding first as individual skills and later metamorphoses into ..group efforts.
. It is a highly modified reality TV concept that is extensively driven by world class production values. 
. Entries are solicited from individuals who have had no prior published musical works.
. Participants must possess demonstrable proficiency in at least one vital area of music – vocals, instruments or
..composition etc.
. Entries are sent electronically through the brand’s website, www.star-nigeria.com. Every entry is accompanied by a ..brief biodata, photograph and endorsements by two referees attesting to the accuracy of the information received ./.and the contestant’s behaviour.

The initial selection process is based on auditioning of short listed applicants in six zones thus:
1. LAGOS 2. OWERRI 3 . ENUGU 4 . ABUJA 5 . BENIN 6 . JOS

. Key cities are grouped under each of the six zones.

. 36 finalists in all, made up of intrumentalists and vocalists, will then be invited to the STAR Fameland for the National ..STAR Quest contest that is shown on national TV in 21 episodes.

. The 36 finalists will voluntarily create 6 bands of 6 members each without any interference from the organizers

. Each band will adopt a name for easy identification before performing on national stage.

. The six bands will go through extensive rehearsals and tasks during the camping period. The national finals will be ...at two levels.

. At the first level the six bands will be reduced to three through public voting via SMS.

. The three successful bands will then proceed to the second level that is the grand finale.

. Final voting will be 100% public voting.

The winning band will be the lead Nigerian band at the next STAR Trek and STAR Mega Jam.

. N7.5 million recording contract.
. A mini van
. N600, 000 cash for each member of the group.
. One year guaranteed accommodation in Lagos
. A musical tour of Nigeria during the next STAR Trek.
. Support artiste during the 2008 STAR Mega Jam