BMORE's Got Talent! Application

If you’re looking to audition for a chance to perform or be in the talent show at the 2017 African American Festival, you’ve reached the right site.  Talent auditions will take place on Thursday, July 13, 2017 starting at 5:00 p.m.    

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS & WHO CAN AUDITION:

You must submit the online application and a sample of your act/talent no later than Thursday, July 6, 2017.   One submission per act is allowed.

Applications submitted without audio or video samples will not be considered.   If selected to audition, you must bring your own music (cd, iPod or laptop) and instruments.

The auditions are for up-and-coming singers, dancers, comedians (clean), musicians and other talented acts.  Bands are not allowed to participate in these auditions.

Auditions are open to any genre of music. However, all lyrics, material and the performance must be clean and family-friendly.  That means no profanity, vulgar or explicit lyrics will be allowed!  Violation of this rule will exclude you from continuing your audition.

Selection committee will review all online applications and samples to decide who will be invited to audition.

Audition time will be scheduled and indicated in the email. Scheduled times are final. Acts arriving late may be disqualified. 

Acts selected to audition will be notified of acceptance via email by Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

WHAT HAPPENS AT AUDITIONS:

Auditions will be live in front of a panel of judges. If selected, you will have up to 3 minutes maximum to perform.  However, judges may stop you at any time. The panel of judges will score each act on a scale of 1-10 based on the following criteria: showmanship, creativity, and stage presence. 

Applicants invited to audition will be required to sign a release waiver upon arrival.  Parents or guardians must be present with applicants under 18 years old and sign consent form.  

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE AUDITIONS?

Acts chosen to perform or be in the talent show at the African American Festival will be notified of acceptance via email by Wednesday, July 26, 2017. 

The 2017 African American Festival is Saturday, August 12, 2017, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.  

Questions? Email afram@baltimorecity.gov