Yes. The four categories are Songwriter, Artist/Writer, Vocalist, and Band/Duo.
Individuals can register up to 6 times total. Two times each in 3 different categories: Vocalist, Artist/Writer, Songwriter.
Bands/Duos can register up to 4 times total. Two times each 2 different categories Band/Duo and Songwriter.
No. Only those selected for TRACK 2: Semi Pro will have the opportunity to compete and possibly perform during IMMERSE.
You will receive instructions on how to submit required materials via email. All materials must be submitted online Sunday, May 14, 2017 by midnight. Requirements for each category can be found by clicking here and choosing “Submission Information”.
You will receive your reVIEWyou individual evaluation comments from the judges via a couple of weeks prior to the conference. The comments will also explain what track you have been placed in, TRACK 1: Ongoing Training or TRACK 2: Semi-Pro and will contain instructions about what to do next.
Read about what reVIEWyou has in store for TRACK 1 applicants by clicking here and choosing “Evaluation Process”.
You will receive an email a couple weeks prior to the conference with details about how to prepare for competitions at IMMERSE. Visit here and choose “Evaluation Process” for more detailed information.
No, ALL reVIEWyou enrollment fees go towards your individual evaluation and are non-refundable. You can view the general cancellation policy for the IMMERSE Conference on our FAQ’s page.
Yes. Please interpret and perform the song in a way that expresses your personality and showcases your ability.
No. These songs were selected because they will be familiar to the judges and a Christian audience. They are known to contain Christian content and room to showcase vocal ability. In a real-world scenario, singers are required to know and interpret a variety of songs on demand. The judges believe it is keeping with appropriate training to ask contestants to work from a list.
In order to be considered for further evaluation and an opportunity to compete, videos need to be as described in the “Submission Information” section on this page. It is the desire of the judges to “level the playing field” by asking for everyone to submit a simple video audition as described.
Remember that you are being evaluated to see if you are ready for a career in Christian music. Wear what you would wear to perform to your audience. Your appearance communicates yourself as a professional artist.
Yes. The final competition in June will be open to the public. Tickets will be sold for $10 each at the door.
Visit here and choose “Prizes” for a detailed listing of this year’s prizes.
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