Onkai Idol Stage

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WHAT IS ONKAI IDOL STAGE?

Anime St. Louis presents Onkai Idol Stage! This event will be on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 in the Main Events Room. We're looking for talented idols to perform for the Anime St. Louis community! This is not a competition but a showcase stage to show your skills to an adoring crowd!

Whether your group is new or has performed elsewhere, we welcome you to submit a form to participate.  The idols who take the stage perform in a variety of ways similar to choreographed dancing, with no singing, or some idols will do their own live singing and original choreography! Sometimes a mix of both! Dress your best and bring your idol star energy as the crowd cheers you on! (Penlights not included.)

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications Open:

Monday, December 9, 2024, at NOON CST

Applications Close:

Friday, January 31, 2025, at MIDNIGHT CST

Result Messages:

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Onkai Idol Stage:

Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 1 PM CST

 

INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

  • LEAD CONTACT - Only the lead contact can make changes to the information. If the lead contact can no longer participate or make decisions, the lead will tell us the new main contact prior to Anime St. Louis.

  • The lead is responsible for the behavior of the group members. If a member breaks any Anime St. Louis rules over the course of the event, it will reflect on the leader/group and will be held for review.
  • Performances may be a “GROUP” or “INDIVIDUAL.” There is no group size minimum or max for those who can perform on our stage.
  • GROUP - Each individual in a group must provide their legal last name for the application.
  • Everyone in the group must present their badge to the Onkai Event Planner upon arriving for their assigned rehearsal and performance.
  • Performing idols can only take the stage ONCE.  This means they cannot perform in one group and then with a different group later, or as an individual and then with a group.
  • TIME LIMIT - Every performance, regardless of group size, will receive (7) minutes of stage time. This starts the moment the first person steps on stage.
  • No projectiles are allowed. (aka, candy, glitter, confetti, etc)
  • REHEARSALS - You are required to attend your assigned rehearsal time. We can't guarantee we can accommodate your group if you are late or miss your rehearsal or performance. You must make your rehearsal time. You will NOT be allowed to perform without a rehearsal.
  • Groups must be prompt in their rehearsal and performance. If any issues arise, please contact the Onkai Event Planner immediately.
  • LOGO - Must be an original creation not belonging to any other established intellectual property.
  • SONG CHOICE - Applicants will apply with one main song/mix they'd like to perform while also providing one backup song/mix in case their first choice has already been taken.
  • Song/Mixes are on a first come first serve basis. Accepted entries will be provided further instructions on what to do.
  • COSTUMES - Please send us what your planned costumes on the form. They must be convention appropriate. Since there is a lot of movement, we highly suggest wearing safety shorts underneath skirts.
  • REIMBURSEMENT - You are able to check in early and skip the lines for badge purchasing/pick-up. Please go to the Programming Office at the St. Charles Convention Center upstairs to check in to pick up your pre-registered badge or purchase a badge to skip the lines. Also, each entry will be given a ribbon celebrating their participation in this year's event.
  • SELECTION PROCESS - You will apply with past performance footage, ideally from other idol events, but not required. Showcase your performance ability to us. Applying does not mean you are automatically accepted. Applications will be juried to provide a dynamic and diverse show. You will receive results by February 1st, 2025. If you do not hear from us a few business days after, please reach out.
  • Further details about rehearsal, stage, music format, and more will be provided to those who are accepted.
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