Studio One Media, Inc. ("Studio One") (OTC.BB:SOMD.ob - News) a leading edge entertainment & technology company, today announced that THE X FACTOR, the highly anticipated singing competition series debuting this fall on FOX, extends its video auditions for an additional week. Originally scheduled to close on April 30, the unprecedented and specially built high-definition recording studios from MyStudio will now remain open until Sunday, May 8. MyStudio audition booths are located nationwide in Honolulu, HI, Phoenix, AZ, Nashville, TN, Anchorage, AK, Kansas City, KS, and Denver, CO.
"We are thrilled that the MyStudio auditions for THE X FACTOR will continue through May 8th at our MyStudio HD recording studios," said Larry Ryckman, founder and CEO, MyStudio. "With such a great turn out and so much talent yet to be discovered, we're confident the extra time will bring forth more of the country's best to THE X FACTOR."
Until May 8, anyone 12 years old or over – both solo artists and vocal groups – will have the opportunity to use the state-of-the-art studios to audio and video record their a cappella audition and state why they think they have what it takes to be a global superstar.
While THE X FACTOR has held live auditions in five cities, with one more in Dallas, Texas on May 26, the unprecedented audition studios allow hopefuls in separate cities the chance to audition if they weren't able to make it to the open calls. THE X FACTOR is the first singing competition show to utilize these state-of-the-art recording studios, giving more people the chance to become a global superstar and win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. To date, more than 56,000 attendees have participated in THE X FACTOR booth auditions nationwide.
If selected by producers to move forward in the competition, those hopefuls who have recorded their audition in MyStudio booths will advance to the next round of callbacks and will be offered the opportunity to continue their audition, in person, in Dallas on May 26.
"I am very excited that we have extended the video auditions deadline," said Simon Cowell. "We have received so many great quality MyStudio video auditions from people who weren't able to make it to a live audition that I encourage more people to go to their local MyStudio audition booth and create their X FACTOR audition immediately."
Visit www.fox.com/theXfactor or call toll-free 855-345-5678 for eligibility requirements, the latest news on the audition studios and to sign up to receive audition information. All auditioners should go online to MyStudio.net/xfactor to confirm eligibility and review THE X FACTOR / MyStudio Audition Video Submission Terms and Conditions.
MyStudio audition booths for THE X FACTOR are located in the following cities:
CITY /LOCATION
Honolulu, HI
Pearlridge Center Uptown
98-1005 Moanalua Rd.
Aiea, HI 96701
Click for Map
*Located near See's Candies
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Mills
5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Click for Map
*Located near GameWorks
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Nashville, TN
Coolsprings Galleria
1800 Galleria Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
Click for Map
*Located near Dillard's
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Anchorage, AK
Dimond Center
800 E. Dimond Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99515
Click for Map
*Located near Zumiez
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Kansas City, KS
Oak Park Mall
11149 W. 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66214
Click for Map
*Located near Macy's
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Denver, CO
Colorado Mills
14500 W. Colfax Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80401
Click for Map
*Located near AMC Theatres
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
In a departure from other singing competition series, the first time a contestant auditions for THE X FACTOR judges, he/she will do so in front of an audience of thousands – raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans. This will be the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence that it takes to become a global superstar and win an unprecedented $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
Antonio "L.A." Reid, former Chairman of Island Def Jam Music Group and one of the most influential names in music today, will join Simon Cowell on the THE X FACTOR judging panel. Pepsi will serve as an official sponsor of THE X FACTOR. The comprehensive sponsorship includes an extensive, multi-platform off-air marketing partnership; weekly in-show integrations and placements; and an immersive content experience online.
THE X FACTOR is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America. Simon Cowell, Rob Wade and Siobhan Greene are executive producers for Syco Television. Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Richard Holloway and Andrew Llinares serve as executive producers for FremantleMedia North America.
"We are thrilled that the MyStudio auditions for THE X FACTOR will continue through May 8th at our MyStudio HD recording studios," said Larry Ryckman, founder and CEO, MyStudio. "With such a great turn out and so much talent yet to be discovered, we're confident the extra time will bring forth more of the country's best to THE X FACTOR."
Until May 8, anyone 12 years old or over – both solo artists and vocal groups – will have the opportunity to use the state-of-the-art studios to audio and video record their a cappella audition and state why they think they have what it takes to be a global superstar.
While THE X FACTOR has held live auditions in five cities, with one more in Dallas, Texas on May 26, the unprecedented audition studios allow hopefuls in separate cities the chance to audition if they weren't able to make it to the open calls. THE X FACTOR is the first singing competition show to utilize these state-of-the-art recording studios, giving more people the chance to become a global superstar and win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. To date, more than 56,000 attendees have participated in THE X FACTOR booth auditions nationwide.
If selected by producers to move forward in the competition, those hopefuls who have recorded their audition in MyStudio booths will advance to the next round of callbacks and will be offered the opportunity to continue their audition, in person, in Dallas on May 26.
"I am very excited that we have extended the video auditions deadline," said Simon Cowell. "We have received so many great quality MyStudio video auditions from people who weren't able to make it to a live audition that I encourage more people to go to their local MyStudio audition booth and create their X FACTOR audition immediately."
Visit www.fox.com/theXfactor or call toll-free 855-345-5678 for eligibility requirements, the latest news on the audition studios and to sign up to receive audition information. All auditioners should go online to MyStudio.net/xfactor to confirm eligibility and review THE X FACTOR / MyStudio Audition Video Submission Terms and Conditions.
MyStudio audition booths for THE X FACTOR are located in the following cities:
CITY /LOCATION
Honolulu, HI
Pearlridge Center Uptown
98-1005 Moanalua Rd.
Aiea, HI 96701
Click for Map
*Located near See's Candies
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Mills
5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Click for Map
*Located near GameWorks
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Nashville, TN
Coolsprings Galleria
1800 Galleria Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
Click for Map
*Located near Dillard's
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Anchorage, AK
Dimond Center
800 E. Dimond Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99515
Click for Map
*Located near Zumiez
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Kansas City, KS
Oak Park Mall
11149 W. 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66214
Click for Map
*Located near Macy's
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Denver, CO
Colorado Mills
14500 W. Colfax Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80401
Click for Map
*Located near AMC Theatres
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
In a departure from other singing competition series, the first time a contestant auditions for THE X FACTOR judges, he/she will do so in front of an audience of thousands – raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans. This will be the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence that it takes to become a global superstar and win an unprecedented $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
Antonio "L.A." Reid, former Chairman of Island Def Jam Music Group and one of the most influential names in music today, will join Simon Cowell on the THE X FACTOR judging panel. Pepsi will serve as an official sponsor of THE X FACTOR. The comprehensive sponsorship includes an extensive, multi-platform off-air marketing partnership; weekly in-show integrations and placements; and an immersive content experience online.
THE X FACTOR is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America. Simon Cowell, Rob Wade and Siobhan Greene are executive producers for Syco Television. Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Richard Holloway and Andrew Llinares serve as executive producers for FremantleMedia North America.
