Since the legendary Apollo Theater opened in 1934, its signature live show, Amateur Night, has been a definitive career-making opportunity for new talent. Apollo Amateur Night has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, including James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Dionne Warwick, Billie Holiday, Luther Vandross, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sarah Vaughan, and has occurred virtually every Wednesday night since the Theater opened. A place in the Amateur Night line-up is a highly coveted opportunity for up-and-coming artists hoping to be discovered.
On Saturday, September 29th, the world-famous Apollo Theater will hold auditions for its 2013 Amateur Night season. Contestants chosen from these auditions will secure a spot in the Amateur Night 2013 season line-up. The adult contestants will have a chance to compete for the $10,000 grand prize while child contestants compete for a $2000 grand prize. Singers, dancers, musicians, actors, spoken word poets and comedians are all encouraged to try out for the show “where stars are born and legends are made.”
“The Apollo is truly the world’s stage and, as such, we always want to make sure we are getting the best possible talent to compete by reaching out to talent in different areas. However, there is definitely something special about auditioning at the Apollo. It seems to give people that extra boost of confidence and energy they need to be able to get in front of us and show us what they’re made of – for better or worse. We hope for the better,” said Amateur Night Producer and audition judge, Marion J. Caffey.
Live Auditions Guidelines
- An Amateur is anyone who has not had a recording, Film or TV contract with a major studio.
- NO profanity including any racial epithets or slurs all material must be appropriate for a family show.
- Children under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
- Only children ages 5 to 15 will be considered for the “Child Star of Tomorrow” segment.
- No lip synching, singing along with track vocals or post-production engineering of vocals is permitted.
- The audition is open to singers, dancers, comedians, spoken word artists and musicians and other variety performances.
- Each live contestant will have up to 90 seconds to perform.
- Singers can bring a track on cassette or CD or sing a cappella. A band is NOT available.
- Musicians must bring their own instruments.
- Dancers should bring a CD.
- Do NOT bring CD’s in CD-RW format.
Please note: For live auditions judges will only see the first 300 acts, so please arrive early.
Apollo Theater, 253 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
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I want to be informed of atlanta auditions
Raquel,
As they inform us we will inform you. Please keep checking back for updates.
HW
Wats up Apollo, its me Aloewishes Davincci from Houston,Tx I’m just giving y’all a heads up that I’m coming 2 showcase my talent. I’m looking forward 2 showing y’all Real Soul Music from the Heart still exist in the 20th century & when I do that that will be the day my discovery will take place, its been a longtime & now is the time 4 my dream 2 become a reality…blah
I’m a singer and would like to audition for the show
Can you please let me know when the next line up for auditions going to be in 2013. Thank You enjoyed the show..
Kenneth,
We suggest that you contact the Apollo Theater directly. Here is there url: http://www.apollotheater.org/.
Thank you
HW
Would like to be informed when the auditions will be held in Los Angeles California.
I want to audition.
I’m 8 years old and I want to audition for Apollo.
Hello I want to audition and win. I’m from Memphis,Tn where the greatest singer of all time was born,Aretha Franklin!!! I’m ready and can’t wait to create my legend!!
When is next sechulded auditions at the Apollo for 2013.
well, as a struggelin entertainer,it looks like i will not be making a live audition,ive allways wanted to perform thee apollo,as a multy vocal impressionist,but i see that like american idol & xfactor,thee apollo is looking for singers who freestyle a hit song, not that i cant,but my best is mimicing multi vocal legends, from nat to luther and almost all in between,im also a Rick James impersonator,that just cant get a break here in lasvegas,even after multy winnings here,A be a legend winner, 2time karaoke entertainer of the year2010 & 2011.aliante idol of the year, ROC the MIC,and many more! my Rick has made a whole page in the lasvegas weekly and the LV city life,also as seen on lasvegas entertainment show with tony sacca,live@9:00,fox 5 singsations show!and much more! yet im working on the streets as a busker doing picture,s with the tourist,for tips with my rick James,both my acts and more that i havnt done yet stage performance,vocal range etc is second to none,ive never failed an audiance,as Gpentertainer/ the good and plenty entertainer,just in case anyone is enterested you can see and hear 10 performances,my rick and my multy vocal impressions act on gpentertainer@youtube.com gpentertainer@FB.com,i guess il have to wait to see if il get a chance on american idol or this new singing contest called and the winner is? maybe one day Apollo! soon,continuay success Gpentertainer
how can a live band enter the auditions , Don Wright from Louisville
How can I audition for the apollo and will there be any auditions held in Houston Texas??
Jeremy,
Keep checking back on our site or go to: http://www.apollotheater.org/
Thank you,
HW
I would like to no how do I bring my son for an audition he’s 14 yrs old you can contact me at (856)451-3020 thank you
Sincerely,Mrs.Carolyn Carr
I’m 13 and I sing all types of songs , my name is Nya . I’m currently living in Nevada
Hello my name is Le Count R Holmes Jr residing In Greenbelt M.D.
Please tell me how and when may I audition for your 2013
I’m a young 63yr old jazz vocalist
Mrholmeslecount@gmail.com
One of my bucket list
Blessings
I would like to audition for the next season so please let me know when auditions take place I’m in Columbus ohio wanna know the closest place to audition been wanting to sing every since I was a child now it’s time for me to show Apollo & America I’m very talented!!
He have good talent here in Connecticut. Are there going to be any auditions held here?
My baby sister really has a voice on her but as stage fright maybe if she gets a real opportunity she want past it up so i really want her to audition lets me know how & when please
Olesiah,
Try this link for auditions at the Apollo thru March 2013:
http://harlemworldmag.com/2012/12/27/apollo-amateur-night-harlem-new-york-open-auditions/
Check back on the site for regular updates.
Thanks,
HW
I have a live band that I’m apart of that consist of musicians & vocalist. Is it too late to audition? We’re from Valdosta, Ga. “CommonMind Music”.
http://harlemworldmag.com/2012/12/27/apollo-amateur-night-harlem-new-york-open-auditions/
I really enjoy singing been singing since I was young.I sang in church.it would b a blessing to b able to sing for you. Thanks
Want to come audition for Apollo live im 16 and been waiting ..for my chance. To showcase my talent I started my own group called cashmadeent..yung tonio is my stage name youtube is the site..uploades are.listed please consider me for any upcoming auditions coming soon
Want to come audition for Apollo live im 16 and been waiting ..for my chance. To showcase my talent I started my own group called( cashmadeent)..yung tonio is my stage name youtube is the site..uploades are.listed please consider me for any upcoming auditions coming soon Thanks in advance.. yung tonio….appollo staff…
I am a spoken word artist who appeared on at the Apollo some years ago. I was wondering would I be able to return to perform if I made the auditions. Timing is everything.
I enjoy listening to the different songs being sang and would like to sing in the up coming event.
Are there any online auditions… I am a comedian.. My mother is a Singer…. I live in California and my mother lives in Louisiana …
Im a grandmom trying to get my very talented grand daughter onto the Apollo Amateur Night. This letter states that the last auditions were in Sept. 2012 but I found a flyer that said that auditions will also be held in March 9 of this year. Can someone in this organization please e-mail me if that is correct, my grand daughter is an fantastic singer, but I want everyone to hear her for themself. Thank You very much from a loving grand mom
would really love to try out for the Apollo I love singing very much, an I’ve always wanted to share my talent with the world no matter how bad or good I may sound, I really want to make my family proud but mostly God number one then my beautiful daughter,
I would love to try out for this,
Im a singer jus wanna be herd cn u help please..
I’m a comedian I’m ready to shine
Am in south africa when are going 2be available here i cant wait am interested 2 take park plz help me
My son is 7 years old he like playing comedy acting funny things joking every time. I can’t wait for the next auditions, keep me updated.