Participate in Virginia Icon

Are you tomorrow’s next big star? Come showcase your talents at one of our statewide auditions in Northern Virginia, Richmond, Fredericksburg or Covington! Click here for audition details.

Mark your calendar today for Virginia Icon 2008. Participation in Virginia Icon is almost free. The only cost to contestants is a $10 audition fee to help offset administrative costs.

Virginia Icon 2008 will be Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 3:30pm

in Richmond's Landmark Theatre

Virginia Icon is your chance to be in front of today’s successful professionals in the music industry. Get noticed!

Virginia Icon contestants will have the opportunity to perform a 3 minute vocal piece for our premier panel of judges in the main event. We are proud to introduce our Virginia Icon 2008 judges.

Virginia Icon is a statewide competition for residents of the Commonwealth. First, second and third place prizes are awarded. First place prize is $1,000 cash.

Download an Entry Form today. Be sure to read the Virginia Icon eligibility and rules.

Participants Checklist -

  • Submit your demographics for the program
  • Purchase your congratulatory program ad by emailing stars@virginiaicon.com
  • Promote ticket sales through TicketMaster!
  • Review your acceptance form for event logistics
  • Arrive at Landmark Theatre by 11am on Sunday, October 12, 2008 to check in. Don't forget your accompanying music on CD.

    • Participants, please view the following video Heritage Series and submit answers to the following questions to Stars@virginiaicon.com

  • 1. How did Louis Jordan, the singer, project his voice in the clip Caldonia?
  • 2. Name three ways that the Caldonia clip is similar to today's videos?
  • 3. What gave Louis Jordan star presence in the Caldonia clip?
  • 4. True or false - Music Videos started with Hip Hop Videos.