Auditions

Introducing bergenPAC Idol: The Ultimate High School Singing Showdown!

This winter, bergenPAC is bringing the spotlight back to Bergen County with the hottest new singing competition for young talent — bergenPAC Idol! High school students in grades 9–12 are invited to step up, sing out, and compete for the chance to become the very first bergenPAC Idol — live on our iconic stage!

Auditions will be open from November 10th to December 1st and is open for anyone who goes to high school, church, lives, or works in Englewood.

Three Rounds. One Champion. Endless Applause.

Round 1 – Video Auditions: November 10th to December 1st
Submit your best performance video and show us what makes you a star. - Participants moving on to the next round will be notified by December 4. Round 2 of auditions will be held in person at bergenPAC December 16.
Round 2 – Live Callbacks at bergenPAC: December 16th
Selected singers will be invited to audition live, in front of a panel of judges.
Round 3 – The Final 12: February 26, 2026
Only the top 12 will compete in the finale on February 26 — in a dazzling, fully produced concert event on the bergenPAC main stage.

This is more than a competition — it’s a legacy.
bergenPAC Idol brings back the magic of Englewood Idol, where unforgettable talents like Omar Kaba first took the stage. Now, it’s your turn to shine in front of a live audience, industry judges, and a community cheering you on.

🎶 Want to be discovered? Want your moment under the lights? Then get ready — because this is your stage, your spotlight, your shot at stardom.

👉 AUDITIONS NOW OPEN. Spread the word. Start rehearsing. Let your talent take center stage.

Looking for tips on how to Audition? Check out our Audition Tips & Preparation Guide.pdf