Digital streaming has quickly become the main way for audiences to discover music stars. From Chance the Rapper to Glass Animals, some of today’s heavy hitters got their big break by uploading music and watching fans rally around their songs, gaining massive exposure.

The Playlist is your chance to get your song selected by some of the world’s top artists and producers, who will showcase it for the world to hear, share, and spread! Upload your best original or cover song showcasing your style and individuality.

We are looking for solos, duos, groups, D.J.’s, and bands; artist in all styles from pop singers to EDM performers, rappers to singer-songwriters, country to producers. Upload your song now to be considered for a spot on our Playlist!

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The following eligibility requirements apply to participation in the reality-based program currently and tentatively entitled “The Playlist” (the “Program”):

1. You must be at least 13 years of age on the day you apply.
2. You must be (a) a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security or tax identification number; or (b) be legally present in the United States and meet all requirements under United States immigration law and applicable tax law(s) permitting you to participate in all Program elements, to accept any money or prizing in connection with the Program, and to satisfy contract options as may be applicable in connection with the Program, as determined by Producer, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, and any entity holding such contract option(s) in its or their sole discretion. Without limitation of the foregoing, certain elements in connection with the Program, including, without limitation, prizing or contract options, may require you to have permission to work under federal, state, or other applicable laws (e.g. a valid O or P visa, other work authorization or status, or a minor’s work permit). Documentation of the foregoing will be required in advance of your participation in the Program or in such elements, if any, upon the request of Producer or others.
3. You must not be a candidate for public office and must agree not to become one until after one (1) year after the initial exhibition of the episodes of the Program in which you appear, if selected as a participant.
4. Universal Television LLC or its designee (“Producer”) and NBCUniversal (as defined below) reserve the right to render ineligible any person who either of them determines, in the sole discretion of either of them, is sufficiently connected with the production, administration, judging, or distribution of the Program, such that his/her participation in the Program could create the appearance of impropriety. In making this decision, Producer and NBCUniversal may consider whether you know or have known anyone who is, or has been within the last two (2) years, an employee, officer, director or agent of any of the following:
   (i) Producer or any other person or entity involved in the development, production, distribution or other exploitation of the “Program” or any variation thereof;
   (ii) NBCUniversal Television Group or any of its parent, subsidiary or affiliated entities, including, without limitation, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, its broadcast networks and studios, cable networks and studios, film businesses, digital businesses, parks and resorts (collectively, “NBCUniversal”) (for more information about NBCUniversal businesses, please visit http://corporate.comcast.com or http://www.nbcuni.com);
   (iii) Any sponsor of the Program or its advertising agency; or
   (iv) Any person or entity supplying goods, services or prizes (as applicable) to the Program.
5. If you are selected as a potential participant, you must execute waivers, release agreements, or other agreements required by Producer and NBCUniversal or any of their licensees, successors or assigns. Such agreements may include, without limitation, one or more agreements relating to terms and conditions relating to your appearance on and participation in the Program and music used in connection with the Program.
6. You will need to be available to the production for approximately 1-2 weeks in October/November 2018 and approximately 12 weeks in January 2019 through April 2019 (dates subject to change in Producer’s sole discretion) and be willing to travel to various locations as part of production.
7. In accordance with applicable laws, any offer to become a participant may be conditioned upon your submission to a background check and a physical and psychological examination to be conducted at a location to be determined by Producer, by medical professionals (selected by and paid for by Producer) and the certification of the medical professionals that you meet all physical and psychological requirements.

1. WHAT SHOULD MY SUBMISSION INCLUDE?

Submission requirements can be found on the AUDITION GUIDELINES tab. Your submission should include photo(s) and MP3 music upload. Video upload is also available (but not required.)

2. DO I HAVE TO UPLOAD A VIDEO?

Video upload is NOT required. This feature is available for artists that wish to upload a music video or share a live performance of their original music.

3. HOW MANY AUDIO FILES CAN I SUBMIT?

You are required to upload one song, but we suggest uploading your top two songs.

4. CAN I REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND RELEASE BEFORE SUBMITTING?

Yes. Click here to download.

5. WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?

Submission deadline is Sept 14th. All submissions received after Sept 14th will be reviewed for future casting opportunities.

6. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I COMPLETE MY ONLINE REGISTRATION?

Once you have completed your submission, it will be reviewed by our casting team. If we decide to consider you for the show, a producer will reach out to you directly with further details.

7. WILL I LOSE THE RIGHTS TO MY SONG IF I SUBMIT TO THE CASTING SITE?

You will retain all of your rights to Original Music throughout the casting application process. Please see Paragraph 8 of the eligibility requirements.