Aspire Vocal Competition Rules & Regulations

Registration

All registrations must be completed through Aspire’s online system. Phone, email, or mail-in registrations are not accepted.
Singers must register for the full 2–3 day workshop to compete. Attendance without competing is permitted.
Registrations are non-refundable and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Capacity limits apply per venue.
Early registration is strongly encouraged to secure a spot.

Studios registering multiple performers must submit a non-refundable deposit at registration. Balances are due 30 days prior to the event.
Deposit tiers:
- 1–2 routines: Register as Independent
- 3–6 routines: $500
- 6–10 routines: $750
- 11+ routines: $1,000

Studios with 10+ singers may register up to 25 routines. Additional routines may be requested depending on venue capacity.
Singers may compete in only one solo per genre per event.

Singers may register independently without studio affiliation. Full payment is required at registration.

Workshop registration at the door is based on availability. Competition entries cannot be guaranteed on-site.
On-site payments must be made via cash or credit card. Personal checks are not accepted within 30 days of the event.

Scholarships must be verified by Aspire’s production team and applied at checkout. Scholarships applied after payment will result in a credit for future events.

Studios paying by check or cashier’s check before the 30-day early deadline receive a discount. Notification of payment method must be made in advance.
Registrations must be paid in full before event schedules, competition orders, and studio packets are released.
Returned checks incur a $35 fee.

Workshop schedules vary by city and are posted 7 days before the event.
Age divisions may be combined for classes, but scholarship auditions remain separate.
Faculty assignments vary by city.

Aspire competitions provide a supportive environment for singers to showcase talent and receive constructive feedback.
Aspire staff and venues may record video and photos for promotional use.
Singers unable to complete a performance will be scored on what is presented. Re-performances are adjudication-only.
All competing singers must be registered for the full workshop.
Aspire reserves the right to disqualify routines violating rules, including inappropriate content, unauthorized props, or exceeding time limits.

Competitions and closing shows are open to guardians and friends of registered singers at no cost.

Aspire will provide Female, Male, and Gender Neutral dressing rooms when possible. Dressing rooms are not rehearsal spaces. No photo or video is allowed inside.

Event schedules are published at least 7 days prior. Competitions may begin Friday afternoon. Requests for schedule adjustments must be made at registration.

Solo: 3 minutes
Duet/Trio: 4 minutes
Small Group: 5 minutes
Large Group: 6 minutes
Grace periods apply (5 seconds for solos, 30 seconds for groups). Extended time may be purchased for groups.

Entries must align with the genre most represented:
- Pop
- Classical
- Opera
- Musical Theater
Production routines may include multiple genres, extended time, or large props and will be entered into the Production Division.

Music must be uploaded via online registration at least one week before the event. USB drives may be used as backup.

Adjudicated Awards: All routines receive placement based on scoring.
Overall Awards: High score winners recognized per age division and category.
Genre Awards: Highest scoring routine per genre awarded.
Special Awards: Heartstopper, Judge’s Pick, Versatility, Sportsmanship, and Wildcard Showcase.

Props must be set up and removed within 2 minutes. Extended setup (up to 5 minutes) may be purchased.
Restrictions apply to size, weight, and materials. Dangerous props, live animals, fog machines, pyrotechnics, and prohibited substances are not allowed.
Studios are responsible for setup, removal, and cleanup of props.