You have to be between 15 and 28 years of age.
American Idol is a reality TV singing competition. Simon Fuller created it. The first airing was on June the 11th 2002. The UK version is called Pop Idol. The concept is to search for a fresh solo recording artist. It aims to discover the country's best singer. Viewers determine who the winner will be. Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks have been some of the past winners. Judges critique the performances of the contestants.
In the selection process the show will select an eventual winner from many thousands of hopeful contestants. The contestant must be a legal US resident and must be a newbie to any talent or recording show. A contestant has to go through an initial audition in front of a group of selectors. A successful contestant then auditions in front of a group of producers. If successful, they must then audition for a group of judges. Successful candidates will then go to Hollywood to perform in groups or individually in a sequence of rounds. From the semifinals the public will start to vote. The finals are then broadcast on primetime television. The contestants have to perform before a studio audience.
When trying out for an audition, you must take two forms of identification with you, with one being a photo ID. A legal guardian or parent must accompany you if you are younger than 18. Cash should be brought along for food as waiting in a line for an audition could take a while. Occupying your time with a book or music headset could help to set your mind at ease and while waiting in the line. Try to pick a song that you know very well and just practise it over and over before getting to the audition. Be sure to catch the attention of the judges with your talent.
American Idol is a reality TV singing competition. Simon Fuller created it. The first airing was on June the 11th 2002. The UK version is called Pop Idol. The concept is to search for a fresh solo recording artist. It aims to discover the country's best singer. Viewers determine who the winner will be. Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks have been some of the past winners. Judges critique the performances of the contestants.
In the selection process the show will select an eventual winner from many thousands of hopeful contestants. The contestant must be a legal US resident and must be a newbie to any talent or recording show. A contestant has to go through an initial audition in front of a group of selectors. A successful contestant then auditions in front of a group of producers. If successful, they must then audition for a group of judges. Successful candidates will then go to Hollywood to perform in groups or individually in a sequence of rounds. From the semifinals the public will start to vote. The finals are then broadcast on primetime television. The contestants have to perform before a studio audience.
When trying out for an audition, you must take two forms of identification with you, with one being a photo ID. A legal guardian or parent must accompany you if you are younger than 18. Cash should be brought along for food as waiting in a line for an audition could take a while. Occupying your time with a book or music headset could help to set your mind at ease and while waiting in the line. Try to pick a song that you know very well and just practise it over and over before getting to the audition. Be sure to catch the attention of the judges with your talent.
