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2008-10-06

SM Global + JYP USA + Avex World Auditions 2008

SM Global + JYP USA + Avex World Auditions 2008
This is just for anyone who is either interested in getting a free SM poster, seeing a famous SM or JYP celebrity at the auditions, or even anyone who wants to become a big star.

Avex Trax World Auditions
Welcome to avex Star Search, part of the avex 20th Anniversary World Audition 2008. We are searching for the most talented girls and boys aged 13-24 in the United States and across the globe! If your passion is singing, dancing, or acting, and you would like to be a star in Asia then this is your big chance!

Auditions will be held:
San Francisco, CA - October 25th and 26th
Los Angeles, CA - November 8th and 9th
New York, NY - November 15th and 16th

Categories:
- Singer category
-Actor/actress category
- Fashion Model category
- Dance category (team entry only)
- Composer Category

Requirements:

1. Singer, actor/actress, fashion model and composer categories
Unmarried males and females, ages 7-24.
(Applicants for the artist category are expected to sing in Japanese)
2. Dance category
Youth part: Males and females, ages 7-18
General part:Males and females, age 19 or above.
(Team entry only & Number of team members: 10 or below)

Other Requirements:
Regardless of nationality.
Can communicate in Japanese and perform in Japan if selected.
Not in exclusive contract with other productions, record labels, or music publishers.
Those under age 20 need parental approval.

If applicants are bound by any requirement specific to their nations/regions in relation to this audition, applicants have to meet such requirement. The Avex Group is not held responsible for any matter or dispute attributable to the applicant.

Privileges for Grand Prize:
The winner for the artist category to debut with CD release. The winner for the dance category to gain prize money and extra prize.Other winners will also be provided with opportunities to perform as entertainers and fully supported by the Avex Group.

How to apply:
Choose options A, B or C. Application = free

A. Personal Visit
Audition will be conducted in Japan. No advance registration required.

Please check the Japanese official website for dates and venues.
Traffic, accommodation and other expenses to be born by applicants

Please make sure to bring necessary documents listed below.
Applicants are to introduce themselves and give a performance for 30−60 seconds, such as singing a cappella, dancing, acting and talking. For the dance category, the time limit is 90 seconds.

Necessary documents need to be submitted on the day of audition.
Sound sources are not used at this first stage, except for the dance category.
Documents, photos, sound sources and other submitted materials are not returnable.

B. Mailing
Please send necessary documents listed below to the following address. In case of recommendation by others, attach his/her name, address and contact information.

Applicants for the singer, actor/actress, fashion model and dance categories are required to additionally enclose their self-introduction materials and performance videos (DVD, VHS, or miniDV).
Applicants for the singer category are required to enclose their demonstration sound sources (singing in Japanese).

Applicants for the composer category are required to additionally enclose the demonstration sound sources containing their original tunes (CD, CD-R, MD, DVD, DVD-R, cassette tape, or VHS).

Documents to be sent to:
avex WORLD AUDITION 2008 Administrative Secretariat
Poste Restante
AkasakaPost Office
Tokyo, Japan 107-8880
Please ensure to write correct address and put stamps.
Documents, photos, sound sources and other submitted materials are not returnable.
Postage and other mailing costs to be born by applicants.

Application period:
From Friday, August 1 to Friday, November 28, 2008 (Applications must arrive by November 28. 2008)

Necessary documents
Common to “A. Personal visit” and “B. Mailing”

Please download the Entry sheet and two color photos (face close-up and full-body) pasted on it.
Please make sure to fill in all the necessary items such as address, name, age, phone number, and e-mail address.
Those under age 20 need to have their parents sign the entry sheet.
Please use the color photos taken during the last six months. Snapshots are acceptable.
Please use the clear face close-up and full-body photos.
Please write name and address on the back of the color photos and paste them firmly on the entry sheet.

For the dance category, only team leaders are required to complete the entry sheet.

How to obtain Entry sheet
Please print after downloading the following and use it.

Entry sheet (PDF/size of file: 94KB)

Adobe Reader is necessary to print.

C. Via Web
(For entries from overseas or those recommended by others)

Please click here. Photo data is also necessary.
Applicants for the singer, dance and composer categories are required to provide URLs on which their self-introduction videos/sounds are posted.

Application period:
From Friday, August 1 to Friday, November 28, 2008

Audition Process:
First selection : Screening through A, B and C applications.
Second selection : To be held for those who pass the first selection.
Third selection : To be held for those who pass the second selection.
Final selection : Final session is planned in Tokyo.

Notice:
Only those who pass the first selection will be informed by the avex WORLD AUDITION 2008 Administrative Secretariat by the middle of December. Applicants may not contact us for application status.
Those who pass the selection in the dance category are to participate in the separate dance contest “The 1st avex Dance Master Cup” to be held in Japan.

Notes on entry for AUDITION
We will ensure that personal information is properly collected, used and managed in accordance with the Avex Group’s privacy policy.

For more information, please see the Avex Group’s privacy policy at
http://www.avex.co.jp/e_site/privacy/index.html.

Please understand that the images and sounds recorded in the selection process may be used in various media, including TV, magazines and websites.
Please also understand that applicants may receive the Avex Group’s related information.
Your personal information will be used for the purposes of audition and notice.

“Please use this page and participate in the audition with the understanding that this project as well as terms of service and terms of participation comply fully with Japanese laws.”

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FAQs

Please read every single little detail on their website if you are auditioning because all the info here was only about half of it. There is a lot more on their website!

Credits: avex Star Search, avex WORLD AUDITION 2008

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JYP Auditions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYY-T9Wai-c
Watch the updated promo video for the JYP USA AUDITIONS to be held on September 13, 2008! To apply for the preliminary round, send your video demos to our e-mail: jypusa.auditions@gmail.com by September 9, 2008. You could be next!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQUfNZzXuZo
Send your demo videos to jypusa.auditions@gmail.com to be qualified for 1st round of JYP USA AUDITIONS. The 1st round will be held on September 13, 2008. The final round will be held on September 20, 2008.

Come see JYP artists perform at the 26th Annual Korean Harvest Festival on September 21st at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Artists include:
Park Jin Young (JYP)
J-Lim
Wonder Girls
G-Soul
Min

[b]Credits: JYPtv (JYP Youtube Channel) + JYP Myspaces (JYP, Min, G-Soul, J-Lim)

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SM Auditions

01. Audition Info

Categories: Singer, Film/TV Actor, Model, Dancer, Songwriter/Lyricist

Requirements: Any Asian (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, etc) residing around the audition areas may participate regardless of nationality (Asian nationality to be specific), age or gender. ha...age...they actually do care..they want to start training people at young ages!

Audition Fee: none (yup...it's FREE!!

Audition Schedule & Locations:
09/19 - Hawaii
09/21 - Los Angeles
09/26 - Washington DC
09/26 - Orange County (California)
09/28 - New York
09/28 - San Francisco
10/18 - Toronton (Canada)
10/25 - Vancouver (Canada)

* Detailed info of the audition schedule and location will soon be posted on www.smtown.com
* The schedule may change occasionally subject to schedule of SM Entertainment

Audition Registration Deadlines: Email Registration: Applications will be accepted until ONE day prior to the respective audition date in each city

How: email them at 2008SM@smtown.com

Things to prepare for the audition:
1. Singer - singing without MR (aka background music) & microphone. Both cover and original songs are allowed to be sung
2. Dancer - freestyle dancing, CD to be brought by the applicant individually
3. Actor - impromptu acting, memorized script to be prepared by applicant individually
4. Model (fashion, CF model) - free posing
5. Songwriter/Lyricist - Composer (Lyricist) Demo CD or written music score to be brought by the applicant

Audition Inquiry Contact: 2008smhelp@smtown.com

Info to be included in email:
1. Name / Gender
2. Nationality / Ethnicity
3. Current Nationality / City (among 8 cities)
4. Category applying for
5. Date of Birth
6. School / Year
7. Contact info: 1. Phone, 2. Email, 3. Website
8. Address
9. Experience
10. Photo

02. Special Benefits
- For those selected from auditions will be given an opportunity to have an exclusive contract with SM Entertainment they only give out ONE contract for these auditions
- Every cost to debut as an entertainer will be 100% sponsored by SM Entertainemnt for the final contractors explains why SM is in debt

Credits: SM Ent. Official Site (www.smtown.com)

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