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APPLY FOR FREE TO COMPETE IN IDOL INSTRUMENTAL

Please fill out the application below and we will be in touch with details about audition dates, times, and locations. All applications must be approved by a parent or guardian. AN AUDITION WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED UNTIL APPLICATION IS COMPLETE AND THE HOLD HARMLESS STATEMENT IS CHECKED BELOW BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

IF YOU ARE SELECTED TO MOVE ON TO THE SEMI-FINALS AND/OR THE FINALS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: Semis and Finals will take place at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center.

Semis: Sat., Jan. 17, 2026
Finals: Sun., Jan. 18, 2026

E&M Presents / HOLD HARMLESS
Indemnity: E&M Presents shall not be liable for loss of life or injury or damage to person or property caused by defects, latent or otherwise, in the buildings where the auditions take place and/or the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, or any of the equipment, machinery, utilities, appliances or apparatus therein or from causes beyond its control including acts of God or the elements. Any personal belongings (costumes, props, equipment, musical instruments, books, jewelry, clothing, etc.) brought to these premises for tryouts, semis or final event are at the sole risk performer and are not the responsibility of E&M Presents. Such items are NOT covered by E&M Presents insurance. Performer shall reimburse, protect, defend, indemnify E&M Presents and its trustees, officers and employees harmless from and against any and all liabilities, claims, expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses), damages and causes of action for damage or injury to person or property or death resulting from the negligence or misconduct of performer or any party for whom performer is legally liable, except to the extent (if any) resulting from the negligence or misconduct of E&M Presents or any party for whom E&M Presents is legally liable.

Questions? Email evywar@gmail.com.

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Full name of Applicant:

Age and Birthday (must be between ages 12-17)

School and Grade

Home address (must live in Napa County)

Best contact phone number

What instument will you be playing?

Name of parent or guardian

Email of parent or guardian

Phone number of parent or guardian

Parent or Guardian: By checking here, I give permission for my child to enter IDOL 26 and we understand the statement below and acknowledge the Hold Harmless statement above.

Before you apply, please note:

All musical genres are acceptable (pop, soul, rock, classical, etc.).
All performances must be solo.
Audition pieces should be no longer than five minutes.
There will be a piano available at the Performing Arts Center, however all other instruments must to be brought to auditions, semis and finals.
You will be judged on: song selection; presentation; if piece is well-rehearsed; comfort level on your instrument; and most of all, are you having fun!
You will introduce yourself to the audience and will explain why you chose your particular song and other information about yourself.
Please know that E & M Presents wishes you the very best experience!

If you win, do you allow E&M Presents to share a recording/photo of the performance/performer with the public? Required

Yes

How did you hear about this competition? Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Thank you for your application! We will be in touch with more details soon.