Are You The Next ‘Idol’?
American Idol is gearing up for the 13th Season and on the hunt for their next ‘idol’. Think you’ve got what it takes to audition? This could be your year! With a new panel of judges and a slew of ways to get involved, the opportunities to shine this year are endless. Auditions kick off today in Salt Lake City and are coming at you fast, so pick a song and get yourself ready. Here are the full details… what are you waiting for??
Audition Dates / Cities
Registration Details
You MUST register and pick up your wristband and ticket PRIOR to the audition. Registration is simple – we open Registration 1 day prior to audition day. If you are under the age of 18, you must bring a parent or legal guardian to registration, and if you plan on bringing a family member or friend to your audition, they must register with you as well. (No children under the age of 5 are permitted in the audition venue)
You MUST bring two (2) forms of ID to registration day that show proof of your age and a photograph (for example, a birth certificate and driver’s license or a birth certificate and a passport or a birth certificate and a school ID card).
Eligibility: You must be a US citizen, or eligible to work full-time in the US, and between the ages of 15 and 28 years old as of May 16, 2013.
Anyone younger than 18, that will be attending the auditions (auditioning or not) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Minors or those without a driver’s license, who are auditioning OR supporters of those auditioning, may use a school ID or acceptable substitute (such as a birth certificate matching the name).
Check out the eligibility requirements on www.americanidol.com/auditions and make sure you are eligible to participate!
Audition: On the day of the audition, you need to arrive at the venue by 5am with your (2) forms of ID and wristband. Please be prepared to sing two, possibly three songs a cappella. Pick your song choice wisely as it should represent you as an artist. Make sure that you are well rehearsed and dressed to impress – please no designer names, corporate or sports team names/logos, copyrighted images, or celebrity names or images!
Be prepared for a long wait, and dress appropriately for the weather. For more information, please visit our website at www.americanidol.com/auditions.
Get Social
#IdolJourney – Using this tag we will share across social media and outreach encouraging fans to share their journey, which we will feature on our official site and even on the show!
#BeAPartOfIt – Different than any other Reality Competition Show, American Idol is about the experience. Through social media we plan to start participating early in the audition process and beyond. From drumming up excitement for their favorite auditioners, to social media initiatives such as Instagram video charades and Tweet the best audition song. Fan bases of the auditioners will be encouraged to use the #BeAPartOfIt tag to show their support for their favorite future star. Who’s their biggest fan?!
You Are The Star – Auditioners are encouraged to start documenting their path to stardom via personal videos from the get go. Confessionals and vlog style videos will be collected and highlighted on our social networks. Producers encourage all auditioners and their families to participate in the #IdolJourney.
Lifting the Veil – We will be revealing all the nuts and bolts of what it takes to find the next American Idol. From the initial audition process to the star studded finale, we will expose the details that fans have been asking for.
#IdolGuitar – Social outreach to stir up excitement about this new addition to Idol. Guitars are, for the first time in Idol history, to be allowed at the early rounds including the Judges round. It should be noted that any audition MUST start with an a capella audition and the use of a guitar after that.
Show Us Your 6 String – Is your guitar an extension of you? We will feature the best looking guitars and the people who own them through social media channels.
Air Guitar Hero – No Guitar? No problem! We will not only feature the best air guitar performances at the audition cities, but also encourage fans to submit their best Air Guitars on Twitter, Instagram, and Vine. Who is the next Air Guitar Idol?!
