ATTENTION NEW YORK CASTING! ABSOLUTELY NO FRIENDS, FAMILY & SUPPORTER IN LINE WITH CONTESTANTS!!!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs

WE DO NOT PROVIDE FOOD or WATER.  PLEASE BRING WATER & SNACKS to hold you over for a long day!

SONG questions:
Q: What songs should I prepare for the audition?
A:
'American Boy' by Estelle
'Heartless' by Kanye
'All This Love' by DeBarge
'September' by Earth Wind & Fire
'I Miss You' by Blink 182
'Message In A Bottle' by The Police
'Rehab' by Amy Winehouse
‘Last Night’ by Diddy
PLEASE NOTE THIS LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  ANY OR ALL OF THESE SONGS MAY OR MAY NOT BE REMOVED FROM THIS LIST.  CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES.

Q:  Do I have to perform the song I choose in the original key or can I change it?
A:  During Open calls, you will be performing ALONE. Therefore, you can change the key if you are more comfortable.  However, if you are called back, you will be expected to perform any or all of the songs on the list in the ORIGINAL KEY.

Q: Will Lyric Sheets and/or sheet music be provided?
A. Lyric sheets will be provided. Sheet music is still TO BE DETERMINED.  CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES.  It is highly recommended that you know the material you've chosen regardless of whether additional aids are provided at the auditions.

Q: Will there be seperate song lists for the musicians and backup vocalists? 
A: All musicians regardless of specialty will be choosing from the SAME  list of songs. For your open call, choose the ONE you think BEST SHOWCASES your abilities!

Q:  Do I have to start at the beginning of the song?
A: No. You can start at a point that BEST REPRESENTS your skill, range and talent.

INSTRUMENT Questions:
Q: Are you accepting any other instruments?
A: We are only looking for musicians who play: GUITAR, BASS, KEYBOARD & DRUMS

Q: Can you audition on more than one instrument, or say, an instrument + vocals?
A: Yes you can.  Just let the folks at the registration desk know if you intend to do so.

Q:  Do I need to bring my own amp and monitor?
A: No. You should bring your GUITAR, BASS, or drummers, bring your STICKS and PEDALS as necessary. Keyboards and vocalists, bring yourselves.  Everything will be provided.

Q: If we get a call back, can we bring our own drum set? I have V-Drums (an electronic kit) and it's fast and easy to set up.
A:  NO, YOU WILL NEED TO USE THE DRUM KIT & PEDALS PROVIDED. Bring ONLY your DUMSTICKS.

Q: I just read the notice "we are currently not looking for percussion". Have you already have found  all the drummers you need?
A: Percussionists & drummers are NOT the same thing!  We are still 
looking for DRUMMERS who play a DRUM KIT!!

Q: Since we can audition for instrument + vocals, do we have the option of auditioning once with instrument and vocals, or twice -once with instrument and second with vocals?
A:  You will audition SEPARATELY for EACH SKILL.

Q:  I DON’T THINK ANYTHING ON THE SONG LIST WILL ALLOW ME TO REALLY SHOW MY TALENT.  WHAT SHOULD I DO?
A:  ALL PERFORMERS, REGARDLESS OF SPECIALTY, SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SHOWCASE THEIR ABILITIES IN A VARIETY OF WAYS.  THE JUDGES MAY ASK YOU TO PLAY ONLY THE SONGS AS LISTED; THEY MAY ALSO ASK YOU TO DO ADDITIONAL THINGS.  FOR EXAMPLE, THEY MAY ASK YOU TO SOLO, EXECUTE KEY CHANGES, SIGHT-READ, OR DEMONSTRATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF VARIOUS MUSICAL STYLES. 

LOGISTICS:
Q: Is this an audition for Diddy's touring band or is it a reality show or both?
A: It is both; You should be prepared to participate in taping of the show from approximately APRIL TO JUNE.  DATES AND DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Q: What age do I have to be to audition?
A: You must be 18 ON OR BEFORE the date of the audition.

Q: Can I audition in multiple cities?
A: You may audition in as many cities as you like.
       ex: You can audition once in LA and AGAIN in NYC.  ANY TRAVEL EXPENSES YOU INCUR WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Q: Will you be holding auditions in any other cities?
A: As of right now, no.  We are only holding auditions in LA, Chicago, Detroit & NYC

Q: I can't make it to any of the auditions.  Can I submit a tape?
A: Unfortunately no. ALL AUDITIONS MUST BE IN-PERSON.

Q: What time are the auditions?  What's the situation with the line?
A: The auditions start at 10am
     The line starts at 7am.  You may NOT line up before 7am.  There is NO OVERNIGHT camping allowed at any location.

Q: Will the auditions be televised?
A: Yes! So rock your personal fashion. However, there is no guarantee that you will be either on camera or included in the show when it airs.

Q: Do I need to be a U.S. Citizen to audition?
A: Yes! You need to be a legal U.S. citizen or legal resident to audition.
You must also have the appropriate permissions/Visas in order to work in the United States.  Sorry, student visas are not sufficient.

Q: Can they audition as a band or only individually?
A: Only as individuals.

Q: Will I be performing by myself?
A: Yes! Regardless of your specialty, you will be expected to perform ALONE during open calls. Musicians, you will play unaccompanied. Singers, you will sing A CAPPELLA.  We reserve the right to change this or ask you to perform another selection, either alone or to track, per the judges' discretion.

Q: Do musicians and backup vocalist audition on the same day?
A: Yes! Everyone auditions on the same day.

Q: Can individuals audition as an opening act or is Diddy just looking for musicians and backup singers?
A: No. At this time, Diddy is only looking for musicians & back-up vocalists for his band.

Q:  Can my friends and/or family with me to the audition?
A: Yes, you may bring friends and family; however, they will not be allowed inside the audition room.

Q: Does one have to be in any kind of union: AFTRA, ....
A: No.  Membership in any organization is not required to participate.

Q: is there any paper work such as ID, proof of address, and all that??
A:  YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO FILL OUT AND SIGN A CASTING APPLICATION.  YOU NEED TO BRING A GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PICTURE ID THAT SHOWS YOUR BIRTHDATE.  IF YOU DON’T HAVE ONE, YOU’LL NEED TO BRING MULTIPLE IDENTIFICATIONS – SAY, A BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND A SCHOOL ID WITH A PICTURE.  BRING WHATEVER’S GOING TO PROVE THAT YOU ARE WHO YOU SAY YOU ARE, WHERE YOU LIVE, AND HOW OLD YOU ARE.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS WITH YOU, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO AUDITION.

Q: If the I get a call back & lets say I was chosen to be part of the reality show, it says it tapes from april-june. Would it be possible if I was leaving for chicago from april 28th to may 3rd would that have to be canceled or can i just go for less time?
A: You would need to be available the entire duration of the shoot. IF YOU MAKE IT PAST CALLBACKS IN YOUR CITY, MENTION THIS TO THE CASTING TEAM AND WE’LL MAKE A NOTE OF IT.

Q: I will be coming from out of state to the NYC audition. If I do get a call-back and I am unable to make the call-back (I will be returning back home the same day of the audition for work the next day) what will happen?
A: If you aren't able to make the call-backs you will be disqualified. THERE WILL BE NO OTHER OPPORTUNITY TO SEE YOU AFTER THE NEW YORK AUDITIONS.  So if you want this badly enough, you'll change your plane ticket.  ?? :)

Q: Since the line probably will be very long, will you guys issue us numbers or tickets so we won't have to physically stand in line outside? It's still winter and Chicago will probably be very cold.
A: You will be numbered, but you will be waiting outside, so dress warmly!

Q: Why is it that for  Pennsylvania, you have to be 21 years + in order to audition for  Making His Band while other states require 18 or 19? We think it's  unfair especially since their is talent here in PA and its not a fair 
chance because we live in a certain state.
A:  The state of PENNSYLVANIA considers a person an ADULT at the age of 21.  This means you can sign legal contracts without the consent of a parent or guardian. We require all of our applicants to sign THEIR OWN LEGAL DOCUMENTS and WE MUST ABIDE BY THE LAW IN YOUR STATE OF RESIDENCE. 

Q: Am I too old to autidion? I'm 47 years old.
A: No, there is NO AGE LIMIT.  So please come audition!

CALL BACK Questions:
Q: When will call backs be?
A:  Depending on turnout, we plan to hold callbacks on the SUNDAY AND/OR MONDAY following the open call day in each city. You will be notified before you leave the audition room if you have a callback.

Q: If we do make through to the call backs and we get in the band is 
the tour from April to June or is that still the selection process 
from april to june then the tour after that?
A:  The show detailing the process of selecting the band will be shot mainly between April and June. There may be additional shoots later in the year. the Date of the tour has yet to be determined.