Want To Break Top 100 In TikTok LIVE's 'Gimme The Mic' Competition This Year? Check Three Audition Tips

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JAKARTA - Some time ago, TikTok LIVE just announced the return of the national musical talent search event, "Gimme The Mic", which has been opened with the audition process since July 15. To return to capture the next LIVE star, TikTok LIVE and the three judges this year, Raisa, Eka Gustiwana, and Budi Doremi; will select participants virtually through the live broadcast feature on TikTok LIVE. That way, participants from all over Indonesia can follow the existing audition process easily and comfortably from their respective homes.

This experience was also felt by Faren Yokung, the winner of the inaugural edition of "Gimme The Mic" who managed to set aside 28 thousand participants last year. The singer from Manado, North Sulawesi still remembers how exciting it was to take part in the audition process until she qualified for the last round through TikTok LIVE.

"Despite domiciled in Manado, I can take part in the audition process from my room without having to go to the capital city like any other talent search event. My family can also help me prepare the equipment needed to appear on TikTok LIVE. This is what made the audition experience at 'Gimme The Mic' last year an unforgettable experience for me," said Faren, Friday, August 2.

The preliminary round of "Gimme The Mic 2024" has started on July 15 and will last until August 5, 2024. To increase your chances of getting to the top 100, Faren shares three tips so that you can perform optimally during the audition process later. Come on, look at the full tips below:

1. Create a 'engulfment room' that is comfortable, slick, and very you!

Although the audition process for "Gimme The Mic" can be followed from each other's homes, make sure the place or background of the room you choose is not only conducive, but also has good lighting. Don't forget to tidy up all the corners of the room caught on your smartphone camera, so that the judges and the TikTok community can focus on paying attention to your appearance while singing. For lighting, you can get natural lighting from the home window, or use a portable lightstick.

"During the audition, I deliberately chose a house area that has a white wall so that the effect of the "Gimme The Mic" which is the requirement for auditions can be clearly visible. I also advise participants to wear clothes with contrasted colors to highlight the quality of the stars we have. Don't forget to put yourself in the middle too, so that the attention of the jury and audience can be 100% on you," said Faren, who during the audition was slick using a dark blue blazer. 2. Recognize my character because the song you like doesn't always match your vocal character.

Participants with unique voice and character character can attract the attention of judges and TikTok audiences, so it is important to consider the songs to be performed in the audition process for "Gimme The Mic" carefully. Among the many Indonesian songs that exist, choose songs that can help show your personality authentically, and of course match your vocal strength.

Faren advised participants this year to watch audition videos from participants last year by typing #GimmeTheMic_Indonesia in the hashtag search column on TikTok. Faren also suggested that participants who have original works not be afraid to perform their own songs such as what Faren and several other participants did last year. "Before recording your audition video, prepare three to four of your favorite best songs to keep you training in front of the camera. Don't be afraid to explore vocal styles, voice colors, riffs and runs, as well as the song genre until you find the right combination," said Faren.

3. Appear confident and authentic to build chemistry with a jury and audience from an early age.

Still in touch with self-care, TikTok judges and audiences not only assessed vocal abilities, but also the personality displayed during live broadcasts on TikTok LIVE. Through the multi-guest feature, the participants can also interact before finally being met directly in the next round. In this round, the participant's ability to interact with audiences like well-known stars will be seen, so it is important to keep appearing as it is, authentic, and not excessive. "With all the limitations I have, I still try to build and radiate confidence, as well as spread enthusiasm for others not to be discouraged," said Faren. Faren's authentic spirit was also felt by the judges and TikTok audiences, as seen from the support he has received since the audition. In fact, one of the judges had cried seeing Faren's persistence display his talent in one of the "Gimme The Mic" competition rounds last year.

Faren Yokung has proven that with proper and careful preparation, every participant of "Gimme The Mic" has the same opportunity to give their best performance when performing in the audition round. Trust in yourself's abilities, prepare yourself as well as possible, and take full advantage of every moment of audition is the key to success in this competition.

How? It's really interesting that Faren's tips above! Well, it's time for you to dare to show your story! For those of you who want to be the next LIVE star, follow the audition process for "Gimme The Mik" on TikTok LIVE by uploading a video singing Indonesian songs with a minimum duration of 30 seconds, including the hashtags #GimmeTheMic and #GimmeTheMic_Indonesia, and filling out a registration form by accessing the Gimme The Mik banner that appears on the #GimmeTheMic search page on the TikTok platform. Remember, registration is only open until August 5, 2024, so you're a hunt list!

Immediately register yourself and get the opportunity to become a new star on the stage of "Gimme The MIC 2024: Where LIVE Stars are Born!" For more information, follow TikTok LIVE's official account on @tiktokliveid.