Top 15 Things to Know About Idol Auditions

Updated Fri. Jan. 11 2008 4:45 PM ET

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1. You can accompany yourself (play and sing) with a musical instrument in your audition. You are allowed to bring any type of instrument you wish as long as you are able to sing and play at the same time. You must be able to carry your instrument with you throughout the audition process.
2. You will NOT be at any disadvantage in the audition process if you choose to sing WITHOUT instrumental accompaniment.
3. There is no 8 a.m. cut-off: people hoping to audition can arrive ANY TIME between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day(s) of auditions. In most cities, you can choose to come on either the first or second day of auditions. You do NOT need to line up overnight, just show up between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day of auditions.
4. The auditions are first-come, first-seen. It is up to you to decide when to arrive at the auditions. Anticipate line-ups. Everyone that shows up before 4 p.m. on the day of auditions will be seen.
5. Venues open at 6 a.m. on the day of auditions. Participants arriving before this time will be turned away by security. If you have subscribed to the Canadian Idol newsletter at idol.ctv.ca, you may be notified by e-mail about a change in the opening time.
6. If you are between the ages of 16 and 28 as of Jan. 25, 2008, you are eligible to audition.
7. The best source for information about auditions is the Canadian Idol website at www.idol.ctv.ca. Visit the Forums section for advice from people who have auditioned before.
8. Food and drink can USUALLY be purchased at the venue. However, it is always a good idea to bring a few bottles of water.
9. You must be a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant - NO STUDENT VISAS.
10. You must bring a signed release form, either obtained online at www.idol.ctv.ca or at the audition.
11. You must bring two pieces of ID. One piece must include a RECENT photo.
12. Please plan accordingly with respect to travel and accommodation arrangements -- the audition process can take several days if you continue to advance through the competition.
13. Bring friends and family with you to support you through the audition process. No guests - including parents and guardians - are allowed into the audition room with you.
14. DRESS TO IMPRESS but please, BE YOURSELF and let your personality shine! If you want to be on TV, do NOT wear clothes with visible logos, trademarks or offensive language.
15. We are searching for Canada's best singer but we are also casting for Canada's most-watched TV show so be prepared to tell us a little about yourself. What are your interests, hobbies and other talents? What makes you stand out above the crowd?

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