Rules and Regulations

1. 1. You must have a registered account for at least 3 months prior to the start date to be able to participate.
   
   1. Any accounts created close to the account registration cut-off (March 1st, 2019) can be subject to additional activity checks.
2. 2. Do not cut, edit, modify your recordings in any way, or add any effects
   
   1. If you are recording in an echo environment, please notify a host upon submission through discord DM.
3. 3. All round will be acapella, which means no background music is allowed to be added. Only finals are permitted to use instrumentals
4. 4. No excessively obscene lyrics
5. 5. SoundCloud or Clyp.it are what we recommend for submitting entries
   
   1. Make sure your vocals are clear and audible before submitting
   2. Do not change your SoundCloud username once your entry is submitted, the link will become invalid otherwise
   3. If SoundCloud removes your upload, please notify a host for resubmission
   4. If you are unable to use these services, please provide your entry in a common audio file format (avoid using WAV)
6. 6. Duets will be counted as one contestant, add both usernames to the submission form
   In addition, duets are not permitted to dual layer vocals. Entries as such can only add a single layer for each contestant.

Important links

1. Submission form for entries (will be unavailable during judging)
2. osu!idol discord invite link
3. Main spreadsheet for submissions and judging (will be unavailable during submissions and judging)

Stages

1. Auditions/Registration - contestants who receive an average score or higher will proceed to the elimination stages!
2. Elimination - there will be 3 stages that consist of different genres. Stage themes will be announced when the previous stage has ended
3. Finals - the top 3 will sing a song of their choice, and can include mixing and editing. The community will decide the winner by voting for their favourite!

Prizes

1. 1st will receive an osu!idol 2019 Winner profile badge + 6 month supporter tag!
2. 2nd will be awarded 3 months of supporter!
3. 3rd will be awarded 2 months of supporter!

Frequently asked questions

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  Q: Whats the deadline for auditions?
  A: We'll be gathering entries until August 1st!
  
  Q: How long should my entry be?
  A: For Auditions entries should be between 0:30~1:30. As for Stages length should be 1:30~2:00 maximum. (all entries should be acapella only, meaning no instrumentals).
  
  Q: Can I put an instrumental on my recording?
  A: No. Refer to rule 3.
  
  Q: Is my song selection only limited to what is on osu!?
  A: Of course not! You can sing anything as long as it fits the stage's requirements.
  
  Q: So I can't use effects, what about Noise Reduction/Cancellation?
  A: The use of noise reduction/cancellation/balancing is not allowed.
  
  Q: Can duets layer the vocals of both contestants together?
  A: Duets are not allowed to layer their vocals. Only a single layer is allowed for each contestant.
  
  Q: Can I submit another entry if I don't like my previous one?
  A: No. Once you think you did your best, then submit.
  
  Q: Can I get an extension?
  A: No. Submissions will not be taken after the deadline for any circumstances
  
  Q: I have a friend that can sing but isn't registered on osu!? Can he/she join?
  A: No. Refer to rule 1.
  
  Q: I am not part of this community, can I register to participate?
  A: No. Refer to rule 1.
  
  Q: My account / my friend's account is restricted, can I / they join?
  A: No.
  
  Q: Why must I have a pre-existing account to participate?
  A: To ensure winners aren't people who just come here for the contest and then disappear

osu!idol team

1. Kyonko Hizara
2. Thievley

1. Thievley
2. Garven
3. CptHampton
4. Renril
5. HeatKai
6. Will Stetson