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Our Code of Conduct
Some fundamental points
The day of the Audition

Our Code of Conduct
The TeenIdol auditions are like no other professional auditions. We treat everyone with respect, all our panellists are well qualified to listen to you, even our admin staff are musicians so they will empathise with you. You will not be kept waiting for hours once the doors open – and there should be room for everyone to have somewhere to sit. You will NEVER be humiliated or asked to do anything unreasonable. No video footage or photographs will be permitted other than official photographers … and even they are not permitted to photograph/film your audition without YOUR permission.

If you have never auditioned before – this is a great opportunity to gain some valuable experience in a benevolent environment without having to travel to London or Manchester.
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Some fundamental points
1. The audition organisers want you to give your best ever performance. They actually want you to do well. (They are not your enemies!)
2. They want to see and hear who YOU really are. Don’t try and be someone else. You are probably far more interesting!
3. Use the auditions for your own benefit. The panellists and other staff have a great deal of knowledge and experience … use that knowledge by asking them questions and any advice you can get from them.
4. There will be other musicians at the audition. Find out who they are, where they are from, what sort of music do they like. Make sure you take pen & paper to write down contact details of anyone you would like to meet up with after the audition. If you are looking to put together a band or a duo (or just want somebody to sing with for fun) … THIS is the place where you will find them … conveniently gathered all in one place at the same time … but for ONE DAY ONLY!
5. Look upon the audition as a positive event. It has given you the chance to practice, prepare and perform – get some expert feedback on your progress, meet other musicians and maybe find other opportunities.
6. The next audition you attend after this one will be much easier – and you will be better prepared. Attending auditions is like learning how to make pancakes … you sometimes burn one or two before you get it right.
7. If this is your first audition – enjoy it! However it turns out, you never forget your first time. We can guarantee that you will not be the only first-timer.

There are some great tips in our other pages in this section:

Your Health
Your Voice
Prepare to Perform

Check them out – even if you don’t intend to audition. The Prepare to Perform page has some great tips which you will also find useful if you are preparing for a sporting event, interview, or an important exam.
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The day of the Audition
By this time you will have made all your important preparations and hopefully picked up a few useful tips from our other pages in this section of the TeenIdol website. There are a few other last minute extra things that will help.

1. Avoid dairy products – they create extra mucus and can leave you feeling a bit ‘bunged up’ in your throat and sinuses.
2. Give yourself plenty of time to get up, get ready and get to the audition so you arrive feeling prepared and fresh … not frustrated and flustered.
3. Make sure you dress for the weather – you may have to queue outdoors for a short while.
4. Make sure you take your own bottle of water.
5. There are some great herbal remedies that can really help. ‘Rescue Remedy” is great for those last minute nerves. Oil of Lavender is very relaxing … a few drops on a tissue or hanky is a good aromatherapy. Oil of Rosemary is great for clearing your head … either in a morning bath, on a tissue or a tiny drop smeared with a finger across your forehead. [WARNING: Should not be used by pregnant women – and always check using a small spot on the back of your hand first – as you may have an allergy.]
6. Come with a positive attitude that you will perform well and enjoy the whole experience. If you meet someone new – why not meet up after the audition in a nearby café?
7. Don’t forget your audition form and 2 passport photographs. We can fill out a new one for you if you have lost yours or were not able to download one … but you get through faster if you have your own form. (These will be available from the website at the end of this half term break.)
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