 Generally, the top two college groups at each quarterfinal advance to the semifinals in their respective regions.The winner of each semifinal is invited to participate in finals, currently held at The Town Hall Theatre (the event has also been held in Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall, PlayStation Theatre, and the Beacon Theatre), where they compete for coveted title of International Champion.Each group prepares a short 12 minute performance (usually three songs) that best show the group's strengths.