Everything you need to know about auditions to become the next American Idol and follow in the footsteps of Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia, and Carrie are right here. Audition cities include San Francisco, Austin, Boston, Memphis, Denver & Chicago (LOCATIONS, DATE AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE). Make sure you read:

"AMERICAN IDOL” SEASON 5 – RULES
REQUIREMENTS
You must be a legal U.S. citizen or a permanent U.S. resident who is eligible to work full-time in the United States.
You must be 16 to 28 years old on August 15, 2005
(which means you must be born on or between
August 16, 1976, and
August 15, 1989).
If you were born before or after this window, you are not eligible to participate.
If you are asked to audition for the semi-final rounds of the competition in the Los Angeles, California, area,

you MUST demonstrate (before departing for Los Angeles) that you do not have any of the following:

· a contract for talent representation (for example, a talent agent or manager);

· a music recording contract;

· an acting and/or modeling contract;

· a merchandising agreement; or,

· any other contractual arrangement that would prohibit you from entering into a management contract, recording contract, talent contract, acting contract and/or merchandising contract.

You are ineligible if you participated in any previous season of “American Idol” as follows:

· Season 1 – top 30 contestants;
· Season 2 – top 32 contestants;
· Season 3 – top 32 contestants; or
· Season 4 – top 44 contestants.

Employees, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives, and their immediate family members and those living in the same household of Fox Broadcasting Company, American Idol Productions, Inc., FremantleMedia North America, Inc., 19 TV Ltd., CKX (and its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and/or designees), AT&T, Telescope, the record company that will partner with Producer (as chosen by Producer in its sole discretion), production personnel for the television program, participating television stations, advertising agencies, corporate sponsors or any person or entity connected with the production, administration or judging of the auditions, or any of their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents or representatives are not eligible.

THE AUDITION PROCESS
When to Line Up: ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE AUDITIONS IS TENTATIVE AT THIS TIME. AUDITION CITIES AND/OR DATES MAY CHANGE. IF THE PAST FOUR SEASONS ARE ANY INDICATION, WE ARE EXPECTING A HUGE TURNOUT IN EACH CITY. YOU SHOULD THEREFORE PLAN ON ARRIVING AS EARLY AS ALLOWED AT THE AUDITION VENUE IN YOUR AREA. CONTINUE TO CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT idolonfox.com FOR FURTHER DETAILS. KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE SEEN FOR AN AUDITION.
Locations, Dates and Time: It is anticipated that auditions will start no later than 8:00 a.m. on the first audition day in each city. Even if you are in line before 8:00 a.m., producers cannot guarantee that you will be seen for an audition. However, many venues will prevent people from lining up before 6:00 a.m., so you must check continue to check our website at idolonfox.com for the most up-to-date audition schedule and line-up information.

Tentative audition cities are
Austin, San Francisco, Memphis, Chicago, Denver, and Boston on the dates listed below.

THESE LOCATIONS, DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Tentative Schedule:

San Francisco, California
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Cow Palace
2600 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94014
LINE UP: LINE BEGINS IN FRONT OF THE MAIN DOORS.
NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO LINE UP UNTIL 6:00AM ON AUGUST 17, 2005.
WE WILL PASS OUT WRISTBANDS ON THAT DAY.
ACTUAL AUDITIONS BEGIN ON AUGUST 18.
ALL BAGS SUBJECT TO SEARCH.
EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE.
PARKING IS FREE BUT NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST 17.

Austin, Texas
Thursday, August 25, 2005
location – to be determined

Boston, Massachusetts
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
location – to be determined

Memphis, Tennessee
Monday, September 5, 2005
location – to be determined

Denver, Colorado
Sunday, September 11, 2005
location – to be determined

Chicago, Illinois
Friday, September 16, 2005
location – to be determined

What to Bring to the Auditions:
· Identification:
You must have two forms of identification that show proof of your age and a photograph (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).

· Release:
Print out and sign the release form provided at idolonfox.com. These release forms will only be available in limited supply at the audition venue, so please bring your form with you from the website, already filled out.

· Under 18:
If you are under 18 years of age, you must be accompanied by your parent or legal guardian. If you are accompanied by a legal guardian (as opposed to a parent), your legal guardian must bring proof of guardianship or you will not be able to audition. In addition, your parent or legal guardian must sign the release form.

What to Wear to the Auditions:
Please do not wear any clothing items that reveal any tattoos, that have designer names, sports teams, or any other logos or brand names, or bearing the name or likeness of a celebrity, living or dead. If you do wear such clothing, you may be required to remove it or turn it inside out or put on additional clothing.

What to Sing at the Auditions:
Be prepared to sing a cappella (without music) a song of your choice. If you are called back for the first recall, you may be asked to sing two songs a cappella, one of which may 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.
Rules In Line: You MUST be in line by 8:00 a.m. on the first audition day in your city. Even if you are in line by 8:00 a.m., there is no guarantee that you will be seen for an audition. However, keep in mind that you may not be able to start lining up until after 6:00 a.m., depending on the location of the audition, so continue to check our website at idolonfox.com for the most up-to-date audition schedule and line-up information. Producers reserve the right to audition people out of order of their place in line. Due to space limitations, please do not bring more than two people to the audition with you who will not also be auditioning; however, you should be aware that ONLY ONE FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER in addition to the person being auditioned will be admitted into the interior of the stadium. No one under the age of 13 will be allowed to camp out overnight at any venue, nor will camping out be allowed by anyone at a venue where lining up cannot start before 6:00 a.m.
PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO OTHER PEOPLE IN LINE.
DO NOT CUT IN LINE.
IF WE DISCOVER THAT YOU HAVE CUT IN FRONT OF ANOTHER PERSON IN LINE, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE AUDITION PROCESS.

Also, you may not hold a place in line for another person for an extended period of time.

Wristbands:
It is currently anticipated that wristbands, or some other form of identification, will be handed out to those people chosen by the producers to continue in the audition process. IF YOU RECEIVE A WRISTBAND FROM THE PRODUCERS, YOU MUST NOT GIVE THE WRISTBAND TO ANOTHER PERSON. YOU ALSO MUST NOT ACCEPT A WRISTBAND FROM ANYONE OTHER THAN THE PRODUCTION STAFF AND YOU MUST NOT REMOVE YOUR WRISTBAND UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO BY PRODUCER. 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 DISQUALIFIED FROM THE AUDITION PROCESS.

Paperwork:
You will be required to fill out, sign and agree to all of the terms and conditions of our required forms. Some of the forms will be available on our website at idolonfox.com. Any family or friends who come with you to the auditions should also be prepared to sign releases concerning the possible taping and/or recording of their name, likeness, voice, conversation, etc. If you advance in the competition, you will be required to fill out, sign and agree to all of the terms and conditions of additional forms, including a talent management contract, recording contract and 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. 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 DISQUALIFIED FROM THE AUDITION PROCESS.

Disqualifications:
We reserve the right to disqualify and/or exclude, in our sole and absolute discretion, any individual from any of the auditions for any reason or for no reason at all, including without limitation, violation of any portion of these rules, or tampering with the entry process or the audition process. We also reserve the right to change the rules and procedures 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.

General Conditions:
By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the producers, the voting audience, and the panel of judges, which shall be final and binding. Your presence at the auditions, and the presence of your friends, family members, and anyone else accompanying you, constitutes your and their consent and agreement to the recording and use of your and their performance, appearance, name, voice, singing voice, likeness and any musical or sound effects produced by you and/or them for use in connection with any television program, motion picture or the Internet for all purposes (including advertising, marketing, promotion, merchandising and the exploitation of any and all ancillary and subsidiary rights), as the same may be edited, in all media now known or hereafter created, throughout the universe, in perpetuity for no compensation, unless otherwise required by law. If you and/or your friends, family members, or anyone else accompanying you to the 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., Fox Broadcasting Company, FremantleMedia, 19 TV Ltd., CKX (and its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and/or designees), fox.com, idolonfox.com and the production personnel for the television program, participating television stations, 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, agents or representatives are not responsible for and shall not be liable for: i) any failure of transportation, bad directions, or inability for any reason to appear at an audition site or audition or appear before the judging panels; ii) any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by traveling to or from the audition venues, being present at the audition venues, participating in the auditioning process or being selected to or disqualified from continuing in the auditioning process and/or the show; 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.

AUDITIONS DO'S AND DON'TS
AS WE DID LAST YEAR, WE WILL BEGIN WRISTBANDING PEOPLE THE DAY BEFORE THE ACTUAL AUDITIONS ARE SET TO BEGIN IN EACH CITY. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO LINE UP PRIOR TO 6:00 AM THE DAY BEFORE THE ACTUAL AUDITIONS. ONLY ONE (1) GUEST PER AUDITIONER. ANY ITEM DEEMED INAPPROPRIATE BY AMERICAN IDOL OR STADIUM MANAGEMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
ALL BAGS AND PERSONS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH.
AUDITIONS ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT PRODUCER'S DISCRETION.

FOR UPDATED INFORMATION,
GO WWW.IDOLONFOX.COM.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING
(ANYTHING YOU BRING IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY):
BANNERS SHOWING HOW HAPPY YOU ARE TO BE THERE.
BLANKETS
BOTTLED WATER
COMPACT FOLDING CAMPING CHAIRS (THE ONES THAT FIT IN A BAG) DIGITAL OR STILL CAMERA (NO CAMCORDERS) HATS MINI COOLER PILLOWS SLEEPING BAGS SMALL AIR MATTRESS SMALL BAGS / BACKPACKS SMALL UMBRELLAS (OUTDOOR VENUES ONLY) SUNGLASSES SUNSCREEN

THINGS YOU CANNOT BRING:
ALCOHOL
ILLEGAL DRUGS
ANIMALS
CANDLES
CANS OR BOTTLES (OTHER THAN WATER BOTTLES) FIREWORKS HAIR DRYERS LARGE AIR MATTRESSES LARGE COOLERS LARGE FOLDING CHAIRS LARGE LUGGAGE / SUITCASES LAWN CHAIRS OR CHAISE LOUNGES TENTS UNFOLDABLE CHAIRS VIDEO CAMERAS WEAPONS OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING POCKET KNIVES)

ADDITIONAL:

-ANY ITEM DEEMED INAPPROPRIATE BY AMERICAN IDOL OR STADIUM MANAGEMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

-NO PROHIBITED ITEM (S) WILL BE ACCEPTED BY AMERICAN IDOL OR STADIUM PERSONNEL FOR SAFEKEEPING AT ANY TIME.

-INDIVIDUALS IN POSSESSION OF PROHIBITED ITEMS WILL BE DENIED ADMISSION TO THE LINE AND VENUE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.

-AND NO, WE ARE NOT KIDDING.

http://idolonfox.com/

AI can rocket an artist from obscurity to success.

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Ande Rasmussen
AndeRasmussen@aol.com
http://www.AndeRasmussen.com
http://songramp.com/ande

http://www.MySpace.com/anders

Is being born in '53 not young enough?
Getting out the calculator. It's nearby from those "rblight" math related posts.

Ok,,,,,let's see,,,,,,DAMN!

Age Discrimination! Age Discrimination!
("My wallet's gone, my wallet's gone")

You mean I've been walking four miles a night for nothing?! And playing and singing everyday for hours for nothing?! And eating fish like a bear for nothing? Well, OK, that's not true. I do love to play and sing for just one person if they are willing to listen. (I have a voucher for that one....Kate from The Regent Theater who I played for at the entrance/exit doors, where a pic on this page was taken at) And the pic will maybe show that I'm not decreped). http://www.songplanet.com/artists/bands/1572/
I just can't spell every word ever thought up! Decrepid? ed, or id? Damn...Never mind.

And I do like to be healthy. So OK< I do those things for other reasons than being the next woopdi-do American Idol. But DAMN! Too OLD?.... Old Mold! Opps,,,,not a good choice of words. Old Smold! Yeah, that's better. Don't they know there's a market for us "slightly" older musicians? Oh,,,there isn't? Damn! Get out there you old farts and buy something NEW already!

WEll,,,,They'll see,,,,or rather the people in the front row seats at my next little performance will see. They better have strong hearts, and their chairs bolted down!

Damn! I mean, John Daubert

Disclaimer: I don't remember what I say half the time, so unless I read this in one hour,,,,,only half happened. And it's going to be just those "Damn" words

Damn!

Austin, Texas
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Frank C. Erwin, Jr., Special Events Center
ATTENTION: AUSTIN, TEXAS AUDITIONERS ONLY!

The following information relates to the audition schedule in Austin, Texas for August 25, 2005. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

DUE TO THE HIGH HEAT TEMPERATURES IN TEXAS DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST, AMERICAN IDOL IS CHANGING HOW THE LINE AND AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS ON AUGUST 25, 2005. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT ANY OTHER CITIES ON THE AMERICAN IDOL AUDITION SCHEDULE.

The American Idol Producers will begin wristbanding and ticketing on Tuesday, August 23 and will continue this process through Wednesday, August 24 and until the early morning of August 25, the day of the actual auditions. THERE WILL BE NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE FRANK ERWIN CENTER but the wristband registration will continue. All regular Audition rules apply.

The reason for this is public safety. We want to avoid having a long line outside and do not want anyone waiting for an extended period of time in the Texas heat.

WRISTBAND & TICKET
When you arrive at the Frank Erwin Center, the line will form in front of Gate B (West side of building, one level up from street level). You are allowed one (1) person to accompany you to the audition and since we are issuing SEAT TICKETS, you and that person must be present TO RECEIVE A WRISTBAND AND TICKET. No exceptions. You cannot pick up a wristband or ticket for anyone other than yourself. Minors must bring their Parent or legal Guardian with them as well. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE AUDITIONS OR TICKETS AND WRISTBANDS ARE NOT FOR SALE.

Once you have your wristband and ticket, you AND YOUR ONE GUEST will need to return to the Frank Erwin Center on Thursday, August 25 starting at 5:00AM. At that time, you will need to bring your two forms of ID (picture and birth certificate, or driver’s license or passport, something that proves how old you are and who you are). You must have your wristband and ticket as well. If you lose your ticket or wristband, you will go to the end of the line (so don’t lose them). NO EXCEPTIONS. Minors must bring their Parent or legal Guardian with them and remain with them while at the auditions. The auditions will begin sometime around 8:00AM on August 25. You will need to be in your seat at that time.

Please do not arrive any earlier than Tuesday, August 23. There is no benefit to being first in line. On TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, we will have plenty of time to ISSUE WRISTBANDS AND SEAT TICKETS to those who will attend the auditions. Please read the list of items you can and cannot bring to the audition here in the FAQs. Remember to bring water, hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. It’s going to be hot.

Parking Information for the Frank Erwin Center at the University of Texas

Please read carefully. The following information is provided to you as a courtesy. American Idol assumes no responsibility for any parking before, during or after the auditions. Please respect the University and observe all posted signs at all times.

During the run of American Idol auditions, UT Will be in intersession. Parking at the "C" lots and "Longhorn" lot (formerly known as "Any UT Permit" lots) will be open 24 hours at no cost to the public. These lots are open to the public and may have limited spaces available. Locations and number of spaces of these surface lots are as follows:

“C” LOTS:
70 & 99: South of Mike A. Myers Soccer and Track Stadium
80: East of the School of Social Work and Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center

“LONGHORN” LOTS (formerly known as Any UT Permit):
41: South of Frank Denius Field
103: North of Disch-Falk Field
104: West of Disch-Falk Field
106 & 111: On Manor Road between Chicon Street and Salina Street
109, 110, 113, 114: North of Red & Charlene McCombs Field
115: East of Red & Charlene McCombs Field
117: East of Disch-Falk Field

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PARKING GARAGES:
There are 3 UT parking garages in the vicinity of the Frank Erwin Center.
Daily rates for the University Of Texas Garages are: $7 Per Day, first come, first served.
Brazos Garage: 210 E. MLK Boulevard - Located between MLK and Jester Circle
Manor Garage: 2017 Robert Dedman Drive - Across the street from Darryl K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium
Trinity Garage: 1815 Trinity Street - On the corner of MLK and Trinity.

ADDITIONAL TIPS ON PARKING NEAR THE FRANK ERWIN CENTER:
Do not park in the neighborhood to the east of the Frank Erwin Center. Your vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. Do not park in the State of Texas parking garages from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (during working hours). If you do park there, be warned, the least you will get is a ticket. The worst, your vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. Parking for the Disabled is available near the Frank Erwin Center on a first come, first served basis.

This information may change so check back often.

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Ande Rasmussen
AndeRasmussen@aol.com
http://www.AndeRasmussen.com
http://songramp.com/ande

http://www.MySpace.com/anders