How To Audition for "The Voice"

Open Call Audition Guidelines

  • Please prepare two (2) songs for your open call audition. You may not perform both, but have them ready.
  • A cappella ONLY. NO background tracks, NO accompaniment and NO instruments will be allowed at the open call audition.
  • Songs can be by artist and from any genre (pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, alternative, latin, country, blues, indie).
  • Family, friends, managers, vocal instructors, etc. will NOT be allowed at the audition.
  • If you are under 18 or are otherwise a minor in your home state, one (1) parent or guardian will be allowed with you at the audition.
  • If you require special accommodations due to a disability or other need, please contact our casting team (info@nbcthevoice.com) prior to your audition.
  • We are judging you on your VOICE. Come dressed in a style that represents you as an artist. Do NOT come in "chicken costumes." We are looking for serious artists ONLY.
  • The coaches (Adam, Blake, Cee Lo & Christina) will NOT be at the open call auditions.

Callback Audition Guidelines

You may be asked to a callback. If you are selected, you will be scheduled a time & date to return. Here are the guidelines for the callback audition.

NOTE: This is ONLY for artists that audition at the open call and are given a callback.

  • You must prepare three (3) songs for the callback. You may be asked to perform a song of the producer's choice.
  • You may sing to a backing track, play an instrument, have one (1) person accompany you. No a cappella is allowed at the callbacks; you must have accompaniment.
  • If you play an instrument while you sing, you must perform at least one (1) song without.
  • The coaches (Adam, Blake, Cee Lo & Christina) will NOT be at the callback auditions.