2026 Isshocon Idol Festival Application
Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2026 Isshocon Idol Festival!

Please read the following information before submitting your application for review:

1. All applications must be submitted via this google form by Saturday, November 8, 2025 11:59 PM EST. Any application submitted after this deadline will not be considered. 

3. The 2026 Isshocon Idol Festival is a diverse showcasing of talent and we welcome applications from performers including but not limited to J-pop, K-pop, C-pop, Western pop, and much more!

4. In the interest of providing a safe stage for our performers, the maximum number of people that will be accepted into a group will be 5 members. No group member can be added that is not listed on this application.

5. All performances will be allotted a maximum of 10 minutes. Media for performances will be submitted at a to be determined date for review. Sets exceeding the allowed maximum time will be returned for revision. Failure to comply with the guidelines after resubmitting media will result in removal from the event.

6. The theme for this year will be Yokai. Please plan to include songs in your set that relate to the theme in some way!

7. Submitting an application is not a guarantee for participating in this event. Spots for the event are limited and all applications will be reviewed. Hopeful acts will receive notification on the status of their application by November 15, 2025. Applicants that are not selected in the initial acceptance will be placed on a wait list in the event that another act drops from the event.

8. Selected groups will be provided a badge for the members in their group for their participation in the 2026 Isshocon Idol Festival. 
Email *
Stage / Group Name *
Stage / Group Social Media Links *
Names of all members of your group that will be performing on stage. (This list cannot be edited after applications close.) *
Proposed Set List(This set list does not have to be final, but we would like to have an idea of what you may intend to perform). *
Do you have any equipment you plan to bring? This can include things such as IEMs, microphones, instruments, etc.  *
Audition Video: Please provide a link to your audition video. Please make sure that you have made the content accessible to us to review. If you are applying as a group, please make sure that your entire group is present in the video. We will not reach out to ask for access to your content. If we are unable to review your audition video, your application will not be considered.  *
Group Dance: Are you willing to participate in a group dance with the rest of the participating acts? Opting to not participate will not disqualify you from consideration.  *
Merch Table: Would you be interested in participating in a Meet & Greet and having a table for promotion? Not participating will not disqualify you from consideration.  *
Additional Information: Is there anything else that we should know about your application or yourself that was not asked already? If so, please enter that information here. 
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