Q: Where do I register?
A: We have a registration event page created. Check back on Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. to register.
Q: Is there an entrance fee to register for MV Idol, Jr.?
A: Yes, the entrance fee is $25.00 payable on the registration website via credit card. We also take Venmo and checks. This is due at registration or worked out with our team ahead of time.
Q: How many participants can register for MV Idol, Jr.?
A: We are holding spots for 30 participants, ages 8-16. We are allowing 4 additional applicants to be placed on a waitlist. The exception is that all prior first-place Idol, Jr. winners are no longer eligible to participate.
Q: I have been placed on the waitlist, do I need to submit music?
A: Yes, all finalists including those on the waitlist will send in their track ahead of time and be ready to go if you get a spot at the finals.
Note: If you have not provided your song by the deadline you will give up your slot to the next person on the waitlist and you will not receive a refund.
Q: What is the cut-off date to register?
A: February 25 or when 30 spots are filled, whichever comes first.
Q: Where will the auditions be held?
A: We are holding live auditions on March 2 at 11 a.m. in the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center. The address is:23220 MV Highway SE, Suite 15, Maple Valley, WA., 98038
Q: Can I play an instrument while singing?
A: Yes
Q: How long of a song do I need to sing?
A. There’s no minimum length, just a maximum length. It can be a short song or 4 minutes at the longest. Songs sent in that are longer, either need to have dead space so that we can take some off or expect us to cut the end off.
- First Round Tracks will be due Saturday, February 17 @ 5:00 pm
- Finals Round Tracks will be due Wednesday, May 1 @ 9:00 pm
Q: What type of song is acceptable?
A: We accept all genres of songs. You will need to send in an instrumental track or accompany yourself; no singing acapella or melodies.
- No classical submissions, medleys, or acapella singing.
- Please make sure your song has family-friendly lyrics (no explicit language)
- No props, no hats, no offstage assistance
Q: How many people can attend my audition with me?
A: Please limit to 1 attendee; 2 maximum. We have very limited seating for the 1st round.
Q: Do I need to bring anything with me to the audition? Bio, Photo headshot, birth certificate?
A: No. However, if you make it to the final round, we will need a headshot and a short bio. We recommend you bring a water bottle to the first round and any instrument you are using to accompany yourself.
Q: How soon after the audition will we be told if we move on to the live rounds?
A: Within 7 days after the original 1st round.
Q: How many singers out of 30 will go to the live rounds?
A: 14 singers will move on to the final round.
Q: Where will the live event be held?
A: March 2, First Round is at Maple Valley Creative Arts Council 23220 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038. The Second Round is on May 17 and will be held at Tahoma Elementary School 24425 SE 216th St., Maple Valley, WA 98038.
Q: If I make it to the live rounds, is there a limit as to how many people can come with me?
A: There’s a limit to the 1st round - 2 people maximum, but we prefer one person. However, there’s no limit to the audience count for the second/final round on May 17.
Q: For those who make it to the live rounds, will there be time to practice at the venue for the event?
A: For the first round there will not be any prior practice. You will need to practice at home. Similar to an audition, you come and perform without practice at the venue beforehand, so we recommend you come warmed up before the timeslot you are given. However, for the 2nd round/finals round, you will need to come early to practice our group number, warm up, and do a mic check. Please be available at 6 p.m. at the latest May 17.
Q: How will we receive further communications and from whom?
A: Contestants that register in our 30 spots will receive the judge's comments via email from Rachel Olson within one week of the 1st round.