SEASON 9
CMA FEST AUDITION INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

American Idol® on ABC (the “Program”) invites you to join in on the fun by giving you the opportunity to audition in-person to be a contestant on Season 9 of the Program at the CMA Fest on June 6, 2025 (“In- Person Audition”).

If you plan to attend the In-Person Audition, please carefully read the: 1) Eligibility Requirements; 2) Registration Process and Instructions; 3) Overview of the Audition Process and Frequently Asked Questions; 4) Check-In & Audition Checklist; and 5) General Conditions that follow the Eligibility Requirements below.

Be sure to check https://us.castitreach.com/ag/fmna/ai9abc/welcome.html and/or the American Idol mobile app for the most up-to-date audition methods, schedules and information. You must be 15 or older by February 15, 2026, to audition – please see the full eligibility requirements below.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  1. You must be born on or between June 2, 1996, and February 15, 2011. If you were born before or after this window, you are not eligible to participate this season.

  2. You must be a legal U.S. resident and be authorized to participate in the entire competition portion of the Program and throughout the term of any post-show agreements provided by Producer or any of the other Program Entities (as defined below), such as but not limited to, a recording agreement. This means that you must either: (i) have the unrestricted right to work in the United States, or (ii) possess the appropriate United States employment authorization that permits you to participate and compete in the Program and engage in any post-show agreements and related employment. Prior to the beginning of the competition portion of the Program, each potential contestant must demonstrate, to Producer’s satisfaction, compliance with this requirement in order to accept an invitation to the competition.

  3. You are ineligible to participate in the Program if you competed in any previous season of American Idol and placed first in the competition.

  4. To accept an invitation to participate in the competition portion of the Program (currently anticipated to start at the end of 2025), 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 or any of the other Program Entities (as defined below), 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 (subject to paragraph 5 below).

  5. 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 (as defined below) and the 19 Companies (as defined below) (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.

  6. You must not currently be a candidate for public office and must agree not to become a candidate for public office until one (1) year after the initial exhibition of the final episode of the Program in which you appear (if selected to participate).

  7. As of June 1, 2025 and continuing through the completion of the competition, you may not be an employee, officer or director (excluding interns or other short-term independent contractors) of: (a) Industrial Media Inc. and all majority owned subsidiaries (including, but not limited to, 19 Entertainment Limited, 19 Entertainment, Inc., 19 Recording Services, Inc., 19 Recordings Limited, 19 TV Limited, 19 Recordings, Inc., and 19 Publishing, Inc.) (collectively, the “19 Companies”); (b) American Idol Productions, Inc. (“Producer”); (c) American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (“ABC”); (d) FremantleMedia North America, Inc. (“Fremantle”); (e) Telescope Inc.; (f) any of the foregoing entities’ respective parents, subsidiaries or affiliated companies (including, without limitation, The Walt Disney Company and its affiliates); (g) any person or entity directly involved in the casting, auditions, development, production, distribution, or other exploitation of the Program or any variation thereof; (h) any known, major sponsor of the Program; or (i) any person or entity supplying services or prizes to the Program. The entities described in (a) through (i) of the preceding sentence shall be referred to herein, individually and collectively, as the “Program Entities.”

  8. As of June 1, 2025 and continuing through the completion of the Competition, neither your immediate family members nor members of your household (whether related or not), may be an employee, officer or director (excluding interns or other short-term independent contractors) of: (a) the 19 Companies; (b) Producer; (c) ABC; (d) Fremantle; (e) Telescope Inc.; (f) any television station owned/operated by or affiliated with ABC, and/or any other television studios and networks/platforms that comprise Disney Entertainment Television (e.g., ABC, Hulu, Disney+, 20th Television Studios, Freeform, National Geographic, FX and their affiliated television production studios); (g) any person or entity directly involved in the casting, auditions, development, production, distribution, or other exploitation of the Program or any variation thereof; (h) any known, major sponsor of the Program; or

    (i) any person or entity supplying services or prizes to the Program.

  9. You must accurately complete all documents provided by Producer, any of the other Program Entities or any other entity providing services to the Program.

Please note that in order to enjoy the full benefit of any recording agreement prize offered as part of the Program, you must be a legal U.S. resident with either the unrestricted right to work in the United States or have employment authorization in the United States that permits you to work and fulfill any post show agreements provided by Producer or any of the other Program Entities and related employment.

Producer has the sole discretion to make determinations of contestant eligibility, which are binding and final in all respects, and Producer reserves the right to change any of the eligibility requirements at any time.

In addition, you acknowledge and agree that Producer has the sole discretion at any time to render ineligible and disqualify any person who, in Producer’s sole discretion, is sufficiently acquainted with the development, production, administration, judging, exhibition or other exploitation of the Program such that their participation in the Program could create the appearance of impropriety.

Producer reserves the right to allow any eligible person to participate in the American Idol® competition regardless of where, how, and/or whether they participated in the audition process.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

How to Register: Online Registration and General Notes

Online Registration

You can register online prior to the In-Person Audition by accessing our website, https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase. This pre-registration process will be open at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT) on May 18, 2025. Registration will be limited. We currently anticipate to cap registration around the first 900 registrants, so you should register as early as possible. Please follow all of the instructions provided on the website to make sure you registered properly. You will receive a confirmation email once your online registration is complete. If you registered online successfully, you can pick up your wristband on the audition day at the designated on-site check-in/registration location (“Check-In”).

General Notes About Registration

Registration does NOT guarantee you the opportunity to audition and does NOT grant you access to CMA Fest. All registration and In-Person Audition information is subject to change.

Continue to check our website DAILY at https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase or the American Idol mobile app for the most up-to-date registration and In-Person Audition information. Please do not arrive any earlier than the times instructed. We will have plenty of time to issue wristbands (or some other form of identification) to those who attend the In-Person Audition.

It is currently anticipated that auditions will start no later than 10:00 a.m. Central Time (“CT”) and will end no later than 5:30 p.m. CT on June 6, 2025. In-Person Registration may be available on audition day depending on space and time.

What to Bring to Check-In

You MUST bring a valid form of ID that show proof of your age (for example, a driver's license, state ID card, or a school ID card) to Check-In. After showing proper ID, you will be given a wristband (or some other form of identification). You will be allowed to have guests accompany you to the In-Person Audition; the number of guests allowed will be subject to Producer’s sole discretion. There is NO GUARANTEE that your guests will be able to see and/or hear your audition. ALL GUESTS MUST BE PRESENT WITH YOU DURING CHECK-IN SO THAT WE CAN ISSUE THEM A WRISTBAND (OR SOME OTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION).

Personal Release

Each individual auditioning for American Idol® is required to sign a Personal Release prior to their audition. You can obtain the Personal Release form from our website at https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase. You must bring the SIGNED Personal Release form (and your ID) with you and make sure that it is filled out and signed BEFORE you arrive at the audition, as only a limited number of forms will be available at the audition site.

If you are a minor, you and your parent or legal guardian MUST sign the Personal Release form as well and must accompany you at all times. If you attend the audition with an appointed guardian who does not have the authority to sign on your behalf, you MUST have the Personal Release signed by your parents and/or legal guardians and bring the signed form with you to the audition. Please see Auditioners Under 18 Years of Age below for further information.

Auditioners Under 18 Years of Age

If you will be under 18 years of age on the day of the In-Person Audition (June 6, 2025), a parent and/or legal guardian MUST accompany you to the Check-In and audition. In addition, your parent or legal guardian must bring a valid government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver’s license). If you are accompanied by a legal guardian, as opposed to a parent, your legal guardian must bring proof of guardianship (for example, a court order).

If your parent or legal guardian is not available to accompany you to the audition, your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) may appoint a guardian to accompany you to the audition. YOUR APPOINTED GUARDIAN MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AND MUST ACCOMPANY YOU TO THE AUDITION LOCATION. In order to appoint a guardian, your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must complete, sign and have NOTARIZED the Guardian and Medical Authorization for Minors form which can be found at our website, https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase. Your appointed guardian must also sign this form and have their signature notarized. Your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must also sign the Personal Release. If you bring an appointed guardian, you MUST bring the signed and notarized Guardian and Medical Authorization for Minors and signed Personal Release forms with you to the audition, along with your appointed guardian, who must remain with you at all times.

Your appointed guardian must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver’s license) to Check-In and the audition.

NOTE: Only auditioners under 18 years of age bringing an appointed guardian need to do the following:

1) complete, sign, notarize, and bring the Guardian and Medical Authorization for Minors form to the audition; and 2) complete, sign and bring the Personal Release to the audition. Auditioners under 18 years of age bringing a parent and/or legal guardian do NOT need to complete a Guardian and Medical Authorization for Minors form.

Exclusions

Producers reserve the right to exclude, in our sole and absolute discretion, any individual from the In- Person Audition for any reason or for no reason at all, including without limitation, violation of any portion of these terms and conditions, or tampering with the entry process or the audition process. We also reserve the right to change the terms and conditions at any time. Being chosen to audition and/or compete at any level in the process does NOT ensure that you will be selected to continue to the next stage.

OVERVIEW OF THE IN-PERSON AUDITION PROCESS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When should I arrive to the audition location?

You will need to be at Check-In at the time you selected during your Online Registration. Please continue to check our website at https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase or the American Idol mobile app DAILY for the most up-to-date audition schedule and information, including the time you need to arrive by. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes earlier than the time instructed. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BRING ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED IN THE CHECK-IN & AUDITION CHECKLIST BELOW.

Keep in mind that there is no guarantee that you will be seen for an audition regardless of whether or not you have registered. If time is running short, the Producer may walk around the location to pick out people to audition (regardless of when they registered) based on performing ability, look, style, personality and other factors, at Producer’s sole discretion. Audition start and/or finish times are at the discretion of the Producer. Producers reserve the right to audition people in a different order than the time they registered for or their place in line. THERE WILL BE NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE LOCATION.

What should I wear to the auditions?

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.

What should I sing at the auditions?

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.

Will everyone who registered have the opportunity to audition?

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 will be given the opportunity to audition. If time is running short, Producer may select people to audition (regardless of how early they registered) based on performing ability, style, personality and other factors, at Producer’s sole discretion.

Are auditions by registration time or is it "cattle call" style?

The audition schedule is organized around the time slot each registrant selected during Online Registration.. The time that you selected during Online Registration is the time you must arrive at Check-In, it is not the actual time of your audition. 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 this In-Person Audition, any of the Virtual Auditions, or auditioned in any other manner available (e.g., social media auditions, online auditions, live auditions).

Am I allowed to bring guests?

Yes, guests may be permitted to accompany you into the audition location; however, we ask that you be mindful of space and time constraints when deciding how many guests to bring. In general, we recommend limiting guests to no more than two to three people. Guests will only be admitted if they accompanied you to Check-In and obtained a wristband. If you are under 18 years of age, one of your guests MUST be your parent, legal guardian, or appointed legal guardian (see “Does my parent or legal guardian need to accompany me if I’m under 18?” and “What if my parent or legal guardian is not available on audition day?” for more information).

Do you charge for the auditions or wristbands?

No. Auditions are free. You just have to be physically present to audition. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR WRISTBANDS AND THEY ARE NOT FOR SALE. IF SOMEONE APPROACHES YOU TRYING TO BUY OR SELL A WRISTBAND, PLEASE ADVISE A MEMBER OF PRODUCER’S STAFF IMMEDIATELY.

Are there any rules related to wristbands?

It is currently anticipated that wristbands, or some other form of identification designated by Producer, will be handed out to those people chosen by the Producer to continue in the audition process on the audition day. In order to be admitted to the audition location, you MUST receive a wristband from the Producer. IF YOU RECEIVE A WRISTBAND FROM THE PRODUCERS DURING CHECK-IN, YOU MUST NOT REMOVE THE WRISTBAND PRIOR TO YOUR AUDITION. REMOVING YOUR WRISTBAND MAKES IT NULL AND VOID. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR WRISTBAND IN ORDER TO AUDITION

YOU MUST NOT GIVE THE WRISTBAND TO ANOTHER PERSON OR ACCEPT A WRISTBAND FROM SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE PRODUCTION STAFF. IF IT IS FOUND THAT YOU RECEIVED YOUR WRISTBAND FROM SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE PRODUCTION STAFF, OR THAT YOUR WRISTBAND HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH IN ANY MANNER, YOU WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM THE AUDITION PROCESS.

If you plan on having friend(s) or family member(s) with you when you audition, your friend(s) or family member(s) MUST come with you to Check-In in order to get a wristband. YOU CANNOT PICK UP A WRISTBAND FOR SOMEONE ELSE.

Once you have your wristband, you will be free to leave the audition location, but you and your guest(s) (if applicable) will need to return to audition at the instructed time with your wristbands. If you lose your wristband, you may be issued another one if space is available, subject to Producer’s discretion.

Is there a charge for parking at the audition location?

Please visit the CMA Fest website at https://cmafest.com/transportation/ for updated parking and transportation information.

Will there be anywhere to purchase food and drinks at the audition location?

There will be food and drinks available for purchase around the audition location. Keep checking our website at https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase  or the American Idol mobile app DAILY for further details. Outside food and drink is NOT allowed within the audition location. There will be water available at the audition location. It is important to eat before you arrive at Check-In and stay hydrated in order to keep your energy level up. Remember, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this could be the most important audition of your life!

Can I bring a musical instrument with me to the first round of auditions?

You may use a musical instrument (e.g., a guitar) during your audition. 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.

If I have a manager for anything entertainment-related, a music publishing or songwriting agreement, or a contract for my performing services, can I still audition?

To accept an invitation to participate in the competition portion of the Program (currently anticipated to start at the end of 2025), 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 this link: https://us.castitreach.com/ag/fmna/ai9abc/eligibilityRequirements.html

What can I bring with me to the auditions?
The list below is not exhaustive and even if an item is listed below, Producer’s staff and any on-site security reserve the right to ask you to remove any such items from the audition location. Any items you bring are your responsibility and all bags are subject to search:

  • Banners

  • Blankets

  • Cell phones (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

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

What should I NOT bring with me to the auditions?
The list of prohibited items below is not exhaustive and even if an item is not listed below, Producer’s staff and any on-site security reserve the right to ask you to remove any such item from the location. People in possession of prohibited items will be denied admission to the line and to the location, and may be subject to immediate disqualification. All bags are subject to search.

  • 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

  • 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)

Does my parent or legal guardian need to accompany me if I’m under 18?

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. Your parent or legal guardian MUST bring a valid photo ID (for example, a driver’s license). In addition to their photo ID, if you are accompanied by a legal guardian, as opposed to a parent, your legal guardian MUST bring legal documentation evidencing their relationship with you (for example, a court order).

What if my parent or legal guardian is not available on audition day?

If your parent or legal guardian is not available to accompany you, your parent or legal guardian may appoint a guardian for the audition day by completing and notarizing the Guardianship and Medical Authorization for Minors form which can be printed out at https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase. The appointed guardian MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. Please note that the Guardianship and Medical Authorization for Minors form MUST be signed by both your parent/legal guardian and appointed guardian and ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED in order to be valid. In addition, if your appointed guardian does not have authority to sign on your behalf, you MUST bring the Personal Release signed by your parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s). If you are a minor and arrive at the audition with someone other than your parent or legal guardian and you DO NOT have a signed and NOTARIZED Guardianship and Medical Authorization for Minors form and signed Personal Release, or your appointed guardian is not 21 years of age or older, or your appointed guardian does not have appropriate ID, you will not be permitted to audition unless and until you are able to fulfill the registration requirements. AGAIN, THE SAME PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST ACCOMPANY YOU TO CHECK-IN AND YOUR AUDITION.

What other paperwork do I need to fill out?

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 our website at https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase. 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 In-Person 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.

 

CHECK-IN & AUDITION CHECKLIST

What to bring to Check-In and the auditions if you are 18 years of age or OLDER:

  • Wristband (or other form of identification provided by Producer): You must NOT remove the wristband issued to you at Check-In (in the event that wristbands are provided by Producer). You must bring the wristband (or other form of identification provided by Producer) with you to the audition.

  • Identification: Bring the same form of identification that you used to register and check in (for example, a driver's license, state ID card or school ID card).

  • Personal Release: Print out and sign the Personal Release form provided at https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase. This Personal Release form will only be available in a limited supply at the audition locations, so please bring the signed form with you to the audition if at all possible.

What to bring to Check-In and the auditions if you are UNDER 18 years of age:

  • Wristband (or other form of identification provided by Producer): You must NOT remove the wristband issued to you at Check-In (in the event that wristbands are provided by Producer). You must bring the wristband (or other form of identification provided by Producer) with you to the audition. Note that the adult accompanying you to the audition must also bring their wristband (or other form of identification provided by Producer).

  • Identification: Bring the same two forms of identification that you used to register and check in (for example, a birth certificate and driver's license or a birth certificate and a passport or a birth certificate and a school ID card).

  • Photograph: Bring a photograph of yourself. Please make sure others are not included in the photo.

  • Personal Release: Print out and sign the Personal Release form provided at https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase. This Personal Release form will only be available in a limited supply at the audition locations, so please bring the signed form with you to the audition if at all possible. If you are under 18 years of age and you are accompanied by a guardian appointed by your parent or legal guardian who does not have authority to sign on your behalf, you MUST bring the Personal Release signed by your parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s).

  • Guardianship and Medical Authorization for Minors: You may be required to bring a completed, signed and NOTARIZED copy of this document, depending on who accompanies you to the audition. Please see the section below for further details.

Accompanying Adult:

If you are under 18 years of age, you MUST be accompanied to the Check-In AND audition by either your parent, legal guardian, OR appointed guardian. Please see below for further details.

  • If Accompanied by a Parent:
    Your parent must bring a valid government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver’s license or passport). Your parent or legal guardian must have the authority to sign legal documents on your behalf, including the Personal Release form on the website (which should be signed by you and your parent). Your parent MUST sign a separate release form on their own behalf, which is available https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase.
     
  • If Accompanied by a Legal Guardian:
    Your legal guardian must bring a valid government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver’s license or passport). In addition, if you are accompanied by a legal guardian (as opposed to a parent), your legal guardian must bring proof of guardianship and proof that he or she has authority to sign documents on your behalf (for example, a court order) or you will not be able to audition. Your legal guardian must have the authority to sign legal documents on your behalf, including the Personal Release form on the website (which should be signed by you and your legal guardian). Your legal guardian MUST sign a separate release form on their own behalf, which is available at https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase.
     
  • If Accompanied by an Appointed Guardian:
    If your parent or legal guardian is not available to accompany you to the Check-In and audition, your parent or legal guardian may appoint a guardian to accompany you to these events. YOUR APPOINTED GUARDIAN MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AND MUST ACCOMPANY YOU TO THE VENUE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND AUDITION DAYS.

In order to appoint a guardian, your parent or legal guardian must complete, sign and have NOTARIZED the Guardian and Medical Authorization for Minors form available at the website. Your appointed guardian must also sign this form and have their signature notarized. You MUST bring the signed and notarized form to Check-In, along with your appointed guardian. In addition, you must bring the Personal Release signed by your parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s). Unless your appointed guardian has evidence of their authority to sign on your behalf, your appointed guardian MAY NOT sign the Personal Release on your behalf. Your appointed guardian MUST sign a separate release form on their own behalf (which is available https://us.castitreach.com/a/fmna/ai9abc/welcomeCMAShowcase and bring their own valid government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver’s license).

 

GENERAL CONDITIONS

By participating, those wishing to audition for the Program agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and the decisions of the Producer, the voting audience, and the panel of judges, which shall be final and binding. Your presence at the In-Person Audition, and the presence of your friends, family members, and anyone else accompanying you, constitutes your and their consent and agreement and the right Producer and its successors, licensees and assigns the irrevocable right (but not the obligation, with or without my knowledge) to film, tape and/or photograph, record, exhibit, edit and otherwise use my and/or their appearance, name, likeness, voice, conversation, sounds and biographical data on or in connection with the Program in any manner in Producer’s sole election and sole discretion, which use shall not entitle me nor them to receive any compensation whatsoever. I and/or they agree that Producer is the sole owner of all the results and proceeds of such film, tape and/or photography and recording and my and/or their appearance thereon, including, without limitation, as a “work made for hire” under U.S. copyright law as part of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, with the right for Producer and Producer’s successors, assigns, and licensees, forever and throughout the universe, to use the same and any portion thereof of my and/or their name, voice, likeness, and biographical material and editorial comments concerning me and/or them, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, including, without limitation, motion pictures, television and publishing, and in connection with the advertising (including at physical locations), sale, promotion, publicity, marketing, merchandising, distribution, publicizing and any and all other types of exploitation of the Program or any part thereof (including without limitation in connection with Program advertisers and/or sponsors and any of their respective products, integrations and/or services). Producer shall also have the unrestricted right to edit the content and text of the Program in any manner or form. IF YOU AND/OR YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, OR ANYONE ELSE ACCOMPANYING YOU TO THE IN-PERSON AUDITION, DO NOT WISH TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED, OR DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE AUDITIONS AND DO NOT ENTER THE VENUE WHERE THE AUDITIONS ARE TAKING PLACE.

Your and/or their attendance at the audition event will be conclusively deemed to be a waiver of any and all claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, etc. All federal, state and local laws apply. Audition dates and locations are subject to change. American Idol Productions, Inc., FremantleMedia North America, Inc., ABC Television Network, owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., Industrial Media Inc. and all majority owned subsidiaries (including, but not limited to, 19 Entertainment Limited, 19 Entertainment, Inc., 19 Recording Services, Inc., 19 Recordings Limited 19 TV Limited, 19 Recordings, Inc., and 19 Publishing, Inc.), Telescope, Inc., production personnel for the television program, participating television stations, sponsors, advertising agencies or any person or entity connected with the production, administration or judging of the auditions or the program, or any of their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors and assigns, and the respective officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, partners, shareholders, attorneys, representatives and members of each of the foregoing entities are not responsible for and shall not be liable for: i) any failure of transportation, incorrect directions, or the inability, for any reason, of any person to appear at an audition site or to audition or appear before the judging panels; ii) any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by traveling to or from the audition locations, being present at the audition locations, participating in the auditioning process or being selected to or excluded from continuing in the auditioning process and/or participating in the American Idol® competition; or iii) any printing, typographical or technological errors in any materials associated with the auditioning process. NO WEAPONS, ALCOHOL, OR NON-PRESCRIPTION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES WILL BE PERMITTED AT ANY AUDITION OR DURING THE COMPETITION.

THE PROGRAM ENTITIES AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF ANY DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR AUDITION(S) FOR, APPEARANCE ON, OR PARTICIPATION IN AND IN CONNECTION WITH THE AMERICAN IDOL® COMPETION AND/OR THIS AGREEMENT CANNOT BE RESOLVED THROUGH DIRECT DISCUSSIONS, THE PARTIES AGREE TO ENDEAVOR FIRST TO RESOLVE THE MATTERS BY MEDIATION CONDUCTED IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND ADMINISTERED BY JAMS UNDER ITS APPLICABLE RULES BEFORE COMMENCING ANY PROCEEDINGS PERMITTED UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH. IF ANY SUCH MATTER IS NOT OTHERWISE RESOLVED THROUGH DIRECT DISCUSSIONS OR MEDIATION, THEN THE PARTIES AGREE THAT IT SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING CONFIDENTIAL ARBITRATION CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STREAMLINED ARBITRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES OF JAMS, THROUGH ITS LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA OFFICE. YOU AND EACH PRODUCER ENTITY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE OR MULTI-CLAIMANT PROCEEDING. FURTHER, UNLESS PRODUCER AGREES, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE OTHER PERSONS’ CLAIMS WITH YOURS, AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A REPRESENTATIVE, MULTI- CLAIMANT OR CLASS PROCEEDING. IF THIS SPECIFIC PROVISION IS FOUND TO BE UNENFORCEABLE, THEN THE REST OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE PROVISIONS GOVERNING WHERE ACTIONS AGAINST COMPANY MUST BE PURSUED, WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT.

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