How to Participate in Lamorinda Idol

Lamorinda Idol 2021 will run from April through August 2021.  Singers may enter as soloists or in groups, and is open to youth singers from anywhere in Contra Costa County.

Singers will submit audition videos and judges will select finalists and then winners in each category who will receive cash prizes.  Categories will include K–2nd grade soloists, 3rd–5th grade soloists, 6th–8th grade soloists, 9th–12th grade soloists, K–5th grade groups, 6th–8th grade groups, and 9th–12th grade groups.

Important Dates

April 1st - 30th: Registration is Open!
May 15th: Audition Videos Due!
June 1st: Finalists Announced (Click HERE to see the full list of 2021 Finalists)
June 27: In person concert at Lafayette Plaza*
July 20: In person concert at Orinda Community Park*
Aug 15: In person Finals performance at Orinda Theatre*

*In-person activities will be subject to the COVID related safety measures applicable at the time of each event.

Click HERE for important info if you are a Lamorinda Idol 2021 Finalist.

Click HERE to access the Participants' Information Packet for Lamorinda Idol 2021.

Click HERE for a video message from Lamorinda Idol chair, Steve Harwood, on video preparation.

Click HERE for a video with examples of different approaches to preparing videos for Lamorinda Idol.

If you have questions, send them to idol@lamorindaarts.org.

Lamorinda Idol appreciates the support of its long-time sponsors: