American Idol 2023 Virtual auditions locations and dates

You will need to download the Zoom app (www.zoom.us, Apple App Store or Google Play Store) and set up a free account on any of the following devices:

● Mobile phone
● Tablet

You do not need to download the Zoom app when using the following devices (but it is highly recommended):

● Laptop computer
● Desktop computer

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian should download and register for Zoom, if necessary.

You will need a computer, phone or tablet with an internet connection capable of running the Zoom software.

Data rates may apply for downloading and using Zoom, including the duration of your audition and any waiting time on your Virtual Audition date.

Yes! All auditions are recorded and may be used in any manner, like promoting American Idol on the show website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok accounts, or in the show itself.

When you register for a Virtual Audition, you will select an audition location and window of time.

If all time windows for a date have been filled, you may select just the date, which means you need to remain available during all Virtual Audition windows that day.

You can click the Virtual Audition Link at the start of your Virtual Audition time window if you registered for a time window that day.

If you did not register for a time window, you should click the link as early as the beginning of the Virtual Audition day.

You will then be in an online waiting room until you are admitted into the Virtual Audition room, where you will see one (1) or more producers for whom you will audition.

Keep in mind that there is no guarantee that you will be admitted for a Virtual Audition room regardless of whether or not you have registered. Producers reserve the right to audition people out of order of their scheduled time.

Producer will do their best to get to each auditioner during their scheduled time slot, but you should plan to keep the entire day open in case of technical issues or other delays.

Please do not wear any clothing or bring any items that have designer names, corporate or sports team names or logos, copyrighted images, celebrity names or images (living or dead), cartoon character images or inappropriate messages or words (for example, profanity).

If you do wear such clothing, you may be required to remove it, turn it inside out or put on additional clothing to cover it.

If you have any tattoos that contain any corporate or sports names or logos, copyrighted images, celebrity names or images (living or dead), cartoon character images or inappropriate message or words (for example, profanity), please cover the tattoo for your audition.

While it is not required, for the health and safety of all auditioners, we ask that you audition from your home, in a room of your choice, or in your own backyard, but preferably where you have a strong internet connection.

Please be sure you have removed any artwork, photos, or other decorations from the walls in the background so they are not seen on camera.

No matter the location you select for your Virtual Audition please be sure you are following all local orders, regulations and restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Be prepared to sing a song of your choice either a cappella (without music) or with your own instrumental accompaniment (e.g., a guitar).

You should be prepared to sing at least two or possibly three songs.

If you are called back to audition further, you may be asked again to sing two songs a cappella, one of which may or may not be from a list that will be provided to you by the Producer at that time.

The other song, if requested by Producer, may be a song of your choice. All rules and procedures are subject to change at Producer’s sole and absolute discretion.

You will NOT be singing for our American Idol celebrity judges for this round of auditions.

This audition is with one or more of our American Idol Producers.

After you sing you will be given feedback by the producers.

Regardless of the feedback, you may not find out if you are advancing to the step of the audition process until a later time.

After the producers have provided you with feedback, your Virtual Audition will be concluded and you should select “Leave Meeting” and close your Virtual Audition.

This will depend on how many people “show up” for the Virtual Auditions.

Although we would love to audition everyone who registers, it may be impossible given time constraints built into our schedule.

There is no guarantee that everyone who registers and signs into a Virtual Audition waiting room will be given the opportunity to audition.

If time is running short, Producer may select people to audition (regardless of their scheduled audition window) based on performing ability, style, personality and other factors, at Producer’s sole discretion.

Virtual Auditions are by advance registration and selection of a Virtual Audition window of time and/or Virtual Audition date if all windows of time have been filled or day-of registration.

All those auditioning in each virtual location will be provided a Virtual Audition Link to join the Virtual Audition during their scheduled window of time or date, as applicable.

Producer may, at its sole and absolute discretion, select any eligible person to advance further in the audition process and/or participate in the American Idol competition regardless of whether the eligible person has attended a Virtual Audition or auditioned in any other manner available (e.g., social media auditions, online auditions, live auditions).

For American Idol season 21 Idol Across America auditions, American Idol producers will be hosting LIVE Virtual Auditions.

You should be the only person in the room for your Virtual Audition unless you are under 18 years old on the date of your audition.

However, you may have one (1) person in the room with you to provide accompaniment for your audition, with a musical instrument (e.g., piano or guitar).

If someone is providing accompaniment, please be sure you are following the latest CDC guidelines and you MUST adhere to federal, state and local social distancing orders in effect.

Additionally, if you are under 18 years of age, your parent, or legal guardian MUST be in the room with you.

Anyone else present in the room for your Virtual Audition must also sign
an appearance release.

If the person providing musical accompaniment is under 18, their parent or legal guardian must also be present.

No. All American Idol auditions are free.

You just need an internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone capable of running Zoom.

There is no charge for any audition.

If someone approaches you trying to buy or sell access to any audition, please advise a member of Producer’s staff immediately.

You may ONLY attend ONE (1) Virtual Audition per each set of virtual audition locations.

Audition dates are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

You can also audition for American Idol 2023 (Season 21) via Social Media Auditions, or the Online Auditions, for which further
information is available on the American Idol mobile app.

You may use a musical instrument (e.g., a guitar, keyboard or piano) during the Virtual Auditions.

Use of musical instruments may or may not be allowed later in the audition process. You may, of course, use it privately during your free time.

To accept an invitation to participate in the competition portion of the Program (currently scheduled to begin in December 2022), you must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of Producer that you do not have any contractual arrangement that would prohibit you from fully participating in the show and/or entering into any contracts required by Producer, including, but not limited to, an exclusive recording contract, merchandising contract, a live and/or global touring agreement, a music publishing or songwriting agreement and an exclusive management contract.

However, in the event that you already have a management contract prior to your first audition in front of the Program judges, the requirement to enter into a
management contract shall not apply to you provided that you can demonstrate to the satisfaction of Producer and 19 Entertainment Limited that such contract commenced prior to the date of your first audition in front of the Program judges.

Furthermore, in the event that you have previously entered into and are still a party to a music publishing or songwriting agreement prior to your audition in front of the Program judges, then you must agree to promptly disclose the existence of such agreement to Producer and the 19 Companies (or an affiliate or designee), provide material details of said agreement and/or provide a copy of such agreement upon the request of the 19 Companies (or an affiliate) and you must agree not to extend the existing term of such agreement.

By accepting an invitation to be a participant, you must timely complete and return such participant agreements, releases and all exhibits, schedules and attachments thereto that will be furnished to you by Producer and/or 19 Entertainment Limited.

For more details on eligibility, please review the Eligibility Requirements available at the following link; American Idol Season 21 Auditions Eligibility Requirements.

There may be technical difficulties during any of the Virtual Auditions.

Producer will have a virtual network technician available to help trouble shoot connectivity issues, but may not be able to resolve all technical issues.

Producer is not responsible for any technical problems, connectivity issues, malfunctions, glitches, irregularities, or other conditions or circumstances of any kind that may prevent, restrict, delay or otherwise interfere with your ability to participate in Virtual Auditions.

However, if you are not able to audition due to technical issues, you may register for an additional Virtual Audition.

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian, who is 21 years of age or older, MUST be with you at all times.

In order to participate in the auditions, you will be required to fill out, sign and agree to all of the terms and conditions of Producer’s required forms.

Some of the forms will be available on the official American Idol Auditions website at https://fmna.etribez.com/ag/fmna/ai6abc/welcomeOnsite.html.

Your family should also be prepared to sign releases concerning the possible taping and/or recording of their name, likeness, voice, conversation, etc.

If you advance to the competition, you may be required by the Producer to fill
out, sign and agree to all of the terms and conditions of additional forms, including a music publishing contract, recording contract and/or merchandising contract.

You may also be subject to a thorough background investigation and other examinations, at Producer’s discretion. If you are under 18 years of age, both you and your parent or legal guardian must sign each of the forms and cooperate in having the forms court approved, if and when requested by Producer.

Your Virtual Audition will not be confirmed until all necessary forms are completed and uploaded.

All forms must be filled out completely and truthfully.

If you fail to complete any form, give any false information, or fail to reveal any pertinent information, you may be removed from the audition process and/or the program, even if already selected to compete.