CTV released further details today about the upcoming cross-country search for the next Canadian Idol. With the 11-city, 11-week audition tour kicking off in less than a month in Edmonton, full details about how, where and when to audition are now available.

Prospective competitors can now download registration forms, research frequently asked questions (FAQs) and audition tips and read the full rules and regulations.

CTV also announced today that auditions in Ottawa-Gatineau and Kitchener-Waterloo have been re-scheduled. Auditions in Ottawa will now be held March 25 and 26 while auditions in Kitchener-Waterloo will now be held April 22 and 23.

As previously announced, the 2006 Canadian Idol  "Easy-Access" tour makes it easier than ever to audition. There is no need to line up as competitors can now choose the day and time they want to audition: registration is open between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on each day of auditions. As well, almost all of the auditions are scheduled on weekends and most of the auditions will be held at malls.

The auditions will be held at the following venues (all information subject to change):

As announced earlier, the maximum age for competitors has been increased from 26 to 28. Auditions for Canadian Idol are now open to all Canadians between the ages of 16 and 28 (inclusive) as of February 1, 2006. As of today, applicants can find on the website Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), audition tips, and the complete rules and regulations. The best resource for competitors is the Forums section, where applicants can learn valuable information and advice from previous hopefuls. Finally, competitors subscribing to the Canadian Idol newsletter will receive frequent e-mail updates about the auditions.

Those planning to audition should note that:

• Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants.
• All competitors must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Two pieces of ID (i.e. birth certificate, driver's license, passport etc.) including recent photo ID must be presented at the audition.
• Applicants under the age of majority in their province must bring the Regional Release Form, available online, signed by their parent or guardian.
• Applicants are ineligible if they are under contract for any entertainment related talent (including modeling). Applicants must be able to travel freely around the world.
• Applicants should be prepared to sing two songs a capella; no music accompaniment is permitted.
• Applicants should be prepared to spend several days in the audition process if they move forward in the competition.
• Applicants will be processed on a first-come, first-seen basis. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and continues throughout the day: all applicants who arrive by 5 p.m. on the audition days are guaranteed to be seen.