Thousands of aspiring singers hoping to be discovered as well will fill First Tennessee Pavilion on Tuesday, Aug. 28, when “American Idol” holds auditions for its second season on ABC.
Gates will open to media crews at 6:30 a.m., auditions start at 9 a.m. according to Gigi Stevens, Fremantle Media communications and publicity associate for “American Idol.”
Applicants will sing for producers at the pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Those who make it through Tuesday’s preliminary rounds will sing for “American Idol” celebrity judges at a later date.
Here’s what you need to know:
WANT TO AUDITION?
‘ You can register on Tuesday at First Tennessee Pavilion. However, if you wait until late in the day on audition day to register, you will be one of the last people to register, and there may not be enough time to accommodate you.
‘ No children under 5 years of age will be allowed at the audition venue.
‘ Auditions are open to ages 15-28.
‘ Entrants must be legal U.S. residents.
‘ You are allowed to have one person accompany you to the audition. However, that person must be present with you during check-in/registration so that a wristband may be issued to that guest as well.
‘ Any singer under age 18 on the day of auditions must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to the registration and audition. That parent or legal guardian must bring a valid government-issued photo ID. If you are accompanied by a legal guardian, your legal guardian must bring proof of guardianship.
Singers who haven’t yet preregistered online might find it wise to do so in order to avoid lengthy paperwork Tuesday morning. Apply at https://fmna.etribez.com/ag/fmna/ai2abc/welcomeAlerts.html.
You will receive a confirmation email once your online registration is complete.
Those who successfully have registered online can pick up their wristband and seat ticket (if applicable) on audition day at the designated Check-in/Registration Line.
WHAT TO BRING
‘ A photograph of yourself (mandatory).
‘ Valid form of ID that shows proof of age (driver’s license, state ID card or school ID card).
‘ The signed Personal Release form. Only a limited number of forms will be available at the audition site. If you are a minor, you and your parent/legal guardian must sign the form.
Every individual auditioning for “American Idol” is required to sign a Personal Release prior to auditioning. Find the form online at https://fmna.etribez.com/ag/fmna/ai2abc/welcomeAlerts.html.
You can also bring the following items:
Banners
Blankets
Bottled water
Cellphones (note that you are not permitted to record videos during the audition process)
Digital or still cameras (no video cameras)
Hats
Small bags
Small umbrellas (outdoor venues only)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME
If you bring anything on this list (including a medieval sword), you could be disqualified:
Air mattresses
Alcoholic beverages
Animals
Backpacks
Candles
Cans or bottles
Chairs that do not fold
Coolers of any kind unless for medical reasons (yes, you’ll have to prove it)
Fireworks
Folding chairs
Hair dryers
Illegal drugs
Lawn chairs or chaise lounges
Luggage / suitcases
Molded plastic chairs
Tents
Video cameras or camcorders
Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives and swords, forged or carved, from any of the middle or modern ages)
WHAT TO WEAR
Don’t 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).