Mississippi State Fair Idol
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Could You be the Next American Idol?
Find out if you have what it takes! Make plans to audition for the Mississippi State Fair Idol competition for the chance to be one of the five Mississippi individuals to possibly win a VIP Executive Producer Audition!
The Mississippi State Fair has partnered with American Idol to bring the first step of auditions right here to the Magnolia State After submitting your application and video, the top 40 performers will showcase their talents at the "Mississippi State Fair Idol" competition on Monday, October 9th. Then, the top 20 finalists will advance to one last performance on October 10th where the top five will be selected. Applications and videos must be received by the September 1st deadline. You don't want to miss out! RULES: For videos to be considered, they must be between 60 and 90 seconds of the applicant singing live with no voice alteration or filters. The applicant may sing cover songs or originals, and may play an instrument or sing with track music. Your birthday must be between June 2, 1994 and February 15, 2009 per American Idol's eligibility requirements. This competition must follow all American Idol rules and regulations, which can be found here. https://abc.com/shows/american-idol/auditions The "Mississippi State Fair Idol" competition will be held inside the Mississippi Coliseum. All chosen participants and guardians to minors 17 and under will receive free admission to the competition. Please upload your 60-90 second audition video to youtube 1. Upload your video to youtube 2. Go to video settings, allow only those with link to view 3. Paste your video link in your audition form |
2023 Mississippi State Fair Talent Show
Do you think you have the talent to win the Mississippi State Fair Talent Show? Showcase your talent on stage October 7th at the Mississippi State Fair for the chance to win up to $500.
ALL AGES INVITED TO ENTER!
3 winners
1st place: $500
2nd place: $300
3rd place: $150
ALL AGES INVITED TO ENTER!
3 winners
1st place: $500
2nd place: $300
3rd place: $150
2022 Overall Winners
2023 Overall Winners : Prizes
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Rules and Regulations
- There is a TWO AND A HALF MINUTE time limit for each contestant. (we have a 4 second grace period)
- Only Vocalists may use recorded accompaniment, provided it contains instrumental accompaniment ONLY. (No vocals are allowed on the recording.)
- No clothing with obscene or suggestive lettering or pictures.
- No clothing with beer, alcoholic beverage, drug, violence and/or sex promotions.
- No see-though shirts, blouses or shorts.
- No vulgar, profane, or inappropriate language will be tolerated. Reference to alcohol, drugs, violence or sex, will not be tolerated.