American Idol Reboot Opens Auiditions On August 17th!

ABC’s reboot/revamp of American Idol begins its search for the next American superstar on Thursday, August 17th, when its East and West Bus Tours set out to visit seventeen cities in three weeks.

Combined with open auditions in two more cities – Chicago IL and New Orleans LA – the search for the next American Idol will visit nineteen cities between August 17th and September 8th.

ABC’S ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ HITS THE ROAD 

Auditions to Take Place in 19 Cities Across America 

Simultaneous East and West Bus Tours Commence Thursday, August 17 in Orlando, Florida, and Portland, Oregon

Exactly fifteen years ago, “American Idol” hit TV screens for the first time, forever changing the landscape of reality competition programming. In celebration of the franchise’s anniversary, which also marks the birth year of this season’s youngest eligible contestant, the producers of “American Idol” announced today the start of auditions for the new season of the show, which will be broadcast from its new home on ABC. The nationwide search for the next superstar kicks off on THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, as the Idol Bus jumps into gear across America, offering hopefuls the chance to audition for a shot at superstardom.

From Portland, Oregon, to Orlando, Florida, “American Idol” will search every corner of the nation in its pursuit for talent. Auditioning has never been easier, with the series also taking to the internet, offering hopefuls the opportunity to submit audition videos online at www.americanidol.com or by showing off their talent via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Musical.ly using the hashtag #TheNextIdol.

“American Idol” auditions will be held as follows (subject to change):

West Bus Tour                                                           East Bus Tour
Portland, OR – Aug 17                                           Orlando, FL – Aug 17

Oakland, CA – Aug 20                                            Miami, FL – Aug 19

Provo, UT – Aug 23                                                  Atlanta, GA – Aug 22

Denver, CO – Aug 26                                              Charleston, SC – Aug 25

Omaha, NE – Aug 29                                               Asheville, NC – Aug 27

Tulsa, OK – Sept 1                                                     Louisville, KY – Aug 30

Shreveport, LA – Sept 4                                         Pittsburgh, PA – Sept 3

Muscle Shoals, AL – Sept 7                                   Annapolis, MD – Sept 5

Boston, MA – Sept 8

Open Audition Cities

Chicago, IL – Sept 11                                                

New Orleans, LA – Sept 14                                                    

You must be at least 15 years old to audition. Please visit www.americanidol.com for more details on specific audition locations, full eligibility requirements, submission forms, terms and conditions.

“American Idol” is produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, a division of CORE Media Group. Executive producers include FremantleMedia North America’s Trish Kinane and Jennifer Mullin along with co-executive producer, Megan Wolflick. FremantleMedia International distributes the series worldwide.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanIdol/

Instagram: @AmericanIdol

Twitter: @AmericanIdol

Snapchat: @americanidolabc

Musical.ly: @americanidol

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanidol

Brand Website: americanidol.com