The island's premier talent show, Digicel Rising Stars, is slowly rising to a crescendo. From thousands of hopefuls at the audition shows to hundreds of possible contestants, to 14 live show performers and now the Digicel Rising Stars' competition is down to five talented youngsters.

Digicel Rising Stars has maintained its reputation as the biggest supporter of local-talent culture and entertainment and, in its 10th season, nothing has changed.

The competition is still the breeding and training ground of raw talent from all across Jamaica.

Meet the talented bunch which made it to the coveted Digicel Rising Stars Top Five:

Verlando Small

Age:23

Place of residence:Linstead, St Catherine (Time and Patience district)

Talent:Playing the saxophone and Singing

Despite the competition being known for the singers that it has produced, the musician is completely confident that he will win the title of Digicel Rising Stars winner 2013. "I can definitely win. Kids love my performances and you know when kids love something it's a hit. I can fit into any audience - uptown, downtown, anywhere at all".

But what's the first thing he would do if he wins the competition?

"Go home and sleep," he said laughing. "Seriously, this is very taxing. So, after, rest I would host two concerts (in Linstead, his hometown, and in Kingston) to say thanks to my fans and then embark on a project to fix a section of the hospital in Linstead. I know a million dollarscan'tdo much but I have to give back to my fans and my community".

Tish Brown

Age:20

Place of residence: Goshen Content, St. Elizabeth

Talent:Singing

His dream of being a professional Jamaican (and international) artiste may soon be realised and Tish Brown is ready for the journey.

"I can win the Digicel Rising Stars competition. I have the talent and I have what it takes."

Tish has echoed the sentiments of his fellow contestants, that the Digicel Rising Stars experience, so far, has been great. He is happy with the exposure that the contest has given him and is determined to take it all the way.

Ramian Williams

Age:23

Place of residence:Red Bank district, St Elizabeth

Talent:Singing

"It's great! It's a learning experience. I am really learning a lot," - those were the words Ramian used to describe his journey in the Digicel Rising Stars competition so far.

Ramian a favourite among female fans, says he is doing his best and hopes he will be able to capture the title of the 2013 Digicel Rising Star. Would he do with the million-dollar prize?

"I would try to assist my community and family in some way and then go to Edna Manley College, and go further in the music.

Kenny Smith

Age: 18

Place of residence: Bromington Hall, St Elizabeth

Talent: Singing

This quiet teenager made his way into the competition on Reggae and Dancehall Night as Craigy T's wildcard and has stamped his class among the talented pool of contenders. The musician (who plays several instruments including the guitar and keyboard) said he is only competing against himself in this competition and believes he has what it takes to win.

"I deserve to win because I am a good musician, and it's very shameful to see talented musicians like myself go to waste," he said.

He has always wanted to be an accomplished musician and is using this opportunity to further his musical career.

Kadian Thomspon

Age: 20

Place of residence: Alexandria, St Ann

Talent: Singing

"The experience, so far, has been great. A lot of good things have been happening and I have learnt a lot about myself. I didn't know that I was so friendly," she said.

Kadian noted that if she wins the first thing she would do is host a concert in St Ann to show her fans that she appreciated the support. The next thing on her agenda is to give back to her community.