YG Entertainment is on the lookout for their next big music producer and announced the opening of its first global audition for the people who fit the bill.
This comes as good news for aspiring producers who want to take their music to the global platform.In its announcement, YG Entertainment said that they are looking for rookie producers who will serve as YG's in house producers and work with the stable of Kpop idols like BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, AKMU, iKON, and WINNER, Kpopstarz reported.
The exciting part about the audition is that apart from being open worldwide, it did not impose limits on the age of applicants. This means that the young and the old can apply for the gig as long as they have the talent.There are also no restrictions when it comes to nationality, or academic background, which opens the field to almost anyone who dreams of becoming a part of the music industry.
Applications should be submitted to YG Entertainment's website. They should indicate which categories applicants wish to apply for. They will also be required to submit two of their original works to qualify.
The audition will take place in two phases. Applicants who submit their entries from May 25 to June 30 will initially be screened. Those who pass the first round will be trained for three months by YG producers. This will be a paid training and will serve as a probationary period to determine who will make it to the next phase.The winner will be determined after a final section process and will land the job as YG's in-house producer.
In its statement, YG Entertainment promised to provide support to the development of the applicants with help from YG's stable of talented producers who are responsible for hits like Fantastic Baby, I am the Best, Kill This Love and Love Scenario, among other hits.
YG Entertainment was not the only agency to announce a global audition recently. SM Entertainment also opened global auditions for the next big Kpop star.According to the agency's website, idol hopefuls who were born from 2000-2010 were qualified to join the auditions.
Based on SM Entertainment's application website, young artists who dream of becoming Kpop stars from anywhere in the world are welcome to join. Applications can be sent online including a photo, a video of a song or dance performance, and a music file for a song or rap, Hallyu Life reported.
