Thursday, April 7, 2011

"THE X FACTOR" Launches First-Ever Audition, MyStudios Across America

Hopefuls Can Record and Submit Video Auditions at MyStudio Locations Nationwide; First Audition Studios Open Friday, April 8, in Honolulu and Phoenix; Followed by Studios in Nashville, Anchorage, Kansas City and Denver; Visit www.fox.com/theXfactor for the Latest THE X FACTOR News and Information 

Press Release Source: Studio One Media, Inc. On Thursday April 7, 2011, 12:47 pm EDT
 
THE X FACTOR, the highly anticipated singing competition series debuting this fall on FOX, extends its auditions further across the country with unprecedented and specially built high-definition recording studios opening Friday, April 8 in Honolulu, HI; and Phoenix, AZ. Additional studios will open in Nashville, TN, on Saturday, April 9; Anchorage, AK, on Tuesday, April 12; Kansas City, KS, on Friday, April 15; and Denver, CO, on Saturday, April 16. The audition studios will remain open until Saturday, April 30.Throughout the month of April, 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.

The unprecedented audition studios allow hopefuls the chance to audition for THE X FACTOR if they aren't able to make it to the open auditions. 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.

The hopefuls who recorded in MyStudios that are selected by producers to move forward in the competition will advance to the next round of callbacks and will be offered the opportunity to continue their audition, in person, in Dallas or another audition city as determined by the producers.

"These studios were brought to my attention some months ago, and we think they are a brilliant way to audition for those people who haven't been able to make it to the cities," said Simon Cowell. "MyStudio has kindly let us use these high-tech studios for THE X FACTOR auditions, which record studio-quality sound and video to make the audition tape, and I'm very excited for anyone who decides to use these to audition."
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 confirm eligibility and review THE X FACTOR / MyStudio Audition Video Submission Terms and Conditions.
THE X FACTOR MyStudio audition booths opening dates and locations are as follows:
 
CITY OPENING DATE LOCATION
Honolulu, HI Friday, April 8 
Pearlridge Center Uptown
98-1005 Moanalua Rd
 Aiea, HI 96701
 *Located near See's Candies
 Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
 Sun: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Phoenix, AZ Friday, April 8 
Arizona Mills
 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir
 Tempe, AZ 85282
 *Located near GameWorks
 Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
 Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

Nashville, TN Saturday, April 9 
Coolsprings Galleria
 1800 Galleria Blvd
 Franklin, TN 37067
 *Located near Dillard's
 Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
 Sun: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM

Anchorage, AK Tuesday, April 12 
Dimond Center
 800 E. Dimond Blvd
 Anchorage, AK 99515
 *Located near Zumiez
 Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
 Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

Kansas City, KS Friday, April 15 
Oak Park Mall
 11149 W. 95th St
 Overland Park, KS 66214
 *Located near Macy's
 Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
 Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

Denver, CO Saturday, April 16 
Colorado Mills
 14500 W. Colfax Ave
 Lakewood, CO 80401
 *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.

About MyStudio® HD Recording Studios
The award-winning MyStudio is the brain child of technology and entertainment entrepreneur Larry Ryckman. MyStudio is a self-contained, state-of-the-art, audio/video recording studio that offers true professional recording studio-quality audio and HD broadcast-quality video with an ease, economy and convenience never before available. MyStudio eliminates the high cost and technological and logistical barriers inherent in the creation of high-quality online video content thereby opening up a new world of opportunities for the creation of user-generated video content by amateurs and professionals alike.

MyStudio can be used to create videos for music, modeling, comedy, dating, job resumes, auditions, personal messages and greetings. A recording session for up to five minutes costs only $20. Using Hollywood-style green screen technology, MyStudio users can choose from over 1,000 HD virtual backgrounds for their videos or they can upload their own custom backgrounds. In addition, MyStudio offers thousands of licensed karaoke tracks from EMI Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing and others thereby allowing consumers to legally create music videos for public viewing on-line. Within minutes of recording, videos are automatically uploaded to the MyStudio.net website, which offers free member profile pages and video sharing in a social networking environment. At MyStudio.net, members can enter contests, receive free DVDs of their videos, download MP3 audio files, access embed codes.
MyStudio, Inc., is owned and operated by Studio One Media, Inc. ("Studio One") (OTC.BB:SOMD - News)

 

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