12th Annual

Statewide Competition for Amateur Vocalists

State Finals held October 11 & 12, at the Historic Paramount Theatre in Austin, Minnesota

  • 2 Divisions – Ages 13–20 and 21 and older

  • For auditions bring Backing track loaded onto your phone. (Harmonies allowed on track) Song must not exceed 5 minutes, be memorized and the words have to be family-friendly. Cost to audition is $10.

  • Select a location to participate in this year’s event.

  • First place winners in previous Minnesota Sings are not eligible to compete.

  • 2nd, 3rd & 4th Place Finishers from previous Minnesota Sings are invited to the State Finals without needing an audition.

  • Each audition will be digitally recorded. Our panel of judges will decide who will advance to Minnesota Sings State Finals. Entry fee for those chosen to compete in Minnesota Sings is $40.

Total Cash Prizes for State Finals

$20,000

Top winners will also receive Pro Music Gear.

Top 2 singers in each division win a private recording session at the famous Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls.

Bonus cash awarded to first place winner’s favorite hometown charity.

Minnesota Sings has awarded over $125,000 in cash and prizes in the past eleven years.

A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Official Audition Locations

You must reserve a spot online. No walk ons.
Auditions start at 12 Noon

First 200 people to audition are entered for a chance to win a Sony SC40 Sound Bar.

June 29

Bridge of Harmony
1701 West Saint Germain St.,
St. Cloud, MN 56303

July 27

Groth Music
8056 Nicollet Ave.,
Bloomington, MN 55420

August 17

Scheitel’s Music
180 West Lind Court,
Mankato, MN 56001

September 21

Headwaters Music and Arts
519 Minnesota Ave. NW,
Bemidji, MN 56601