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[Guest69]

Hey Everyone, I'm thinking about participating in the Brisbane Auditions this saturday and I was wondering..

1) How do I register? Just turn up and get a number or do I have to call?

2) What time should I rock up if I have to turn up to register?

Thanks everyone.

[maggie20ct]

1)Just turn up
2)Definetly go as early as possible. I went at 10pm the night before in Melbourne and there was already a couple of hundred there. By 6am they were turning people away and most of the people at the back of the line got sent home also.
Try and get there earlier than 4am.

But most of all - GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN!! You wont regret the experience.

[Guest69]

Woah, ur kiddin me. 10pm? damn! Have you heard about any other place like were they all turning people away at 6am?Coz the thing doesn't even start till 8:30am on the information thing and if that's the case I hav no chance, I want my sleep!

Is there any1 else out there who can help me out, just to compare?

Thanks maggie.

[Sash]

I can only give you the same advice as Meeks, turn up as early as possible.

I saw on the news that people in Tamworth (where the 1st auditions were held) that people camped overnight outside the audition venue as well. I don't think that Brissie will be any different. I seriously recommend that you get there early. I arrived at the Melbourne auditions this Monday just pasted at 12am & I slept in the line, so if you're worried about not getting sleep then bring a sleeping bag or matress (yes, people did this as well - portable of course) & sleep outside the audition venue.

It is definately worth it whether you are successful or not because the experience is unforgettable.

[Sash]

Good luck, by the way! Please, report back here to let us know how you went.

[maggie20ct]

Seriously Guest its in your own favour to turn up that early otherwise you might not get in or be waiting for ages and ages to get in cause you're at the back of the line.

Everyone in Melb brought sleeping stuff and were sleeping in the line (well untill it started raining n e way :

Its not a waste of time and you meet some great people while waiting - its a great atmosphere!

[Darin]

just follow what maggie have adviced, u wont regret!

[Squish]

Guest-Guest69 said:

Woah, ur kiddin me. 10pm? damn! Have you heard about any other place like were they all turning people away at 6am?Coz the thing doesn't even start till 8:30am on the information thing and if that's the case I hav no chance, I want my sleep!

Is there any1 else out there who can help me out, just to compare?

Thanks maggie.

For Canberra this year, me and some friends rocked up at about 7:45am in the morning and it took us almost 8 hours to get into the audition room, last year in Sydney the bus dropped us off at 6:30am in the morning on the second day of auditions and it took us 4 to 5 hours to get into the first audition room.

Me I'm with you guest, I wouldn't be going earlier than 6am. Camping out would be heaps of fun the night before but you'd expend most of your energy reserves plus winter's drawing closer. Not to mention that if someone there is sick(and both times I auditioned there were) your chances of catching something increase as the more time you spend near em and if your body isn't in tip top condition.

Still you can always be prepared for it and just bring heaps of warm clothing and food and stuff, like the people camping at the Canberra one from 6pm the day before. Ah that's enough babble from me

Oh and goodluck with whatever you decide, but definitely go it's heaps of fun!

[Sheenia]

I agree with squish!!

Good luck!!

[Sheenia]