Ada,
I asked one of my neighbours for her feedback. Her son is around 7/8 and he particpated last year.
M did participate in the Kid's Gallery Star Factor. It was an equivalent of American Idol - except for smaller kids. Even though there were teenagers participating too. M did well and went all the way to the finals after successfully completing three rounds and rigorous rehearsals every weekened for a few months. It was a great experience thanks to the organizers, who made it very special for everybody - from Red Carpet Experience organized in the Concert Hall, to the Dior sponsored gift bags, to the TV and Paparazzi coverage. Everyone left feeling fulfilled, there were really no losers. I would put him in the program again without a shadow of a doubt. We all enjoyed it, even buying the tickets to see your kid perform, going behind the scenes, seeing them go through "make up and costume"; it was fun.