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American X Factor audition dates and details, are you going?

By April MacIntyre Feb 24, 2011, 21:07 GMT

06/21/2010 - Simon Cowell - "The X Factor" Auditions at the Exel Exhibition Centre in London on June 21, 2010 - Exel Exhibition Centre - London, UK © Solarpix / PR Photos

Auditions for the competition The X factor are set to begin on Sunday, March 27 in Los Angeles at the L.A. Sports Arena.

The search jumps East to Miami, FL, on Thursday, April 7; Newark, NJ, on Thursday, April 14; back West Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, April 20; then Eastward again to Chicago, IL, on Wednesday, April 27; and Dallas, TX (date to be announced).

Interested solo artists and vocal groups should sign up now for audition information at www.fox.com/theXfactor.

The exciting new competition series is looking for talent young and old alike – with no upper age limit.

THE judges will travel the nation searching for undiscovered talent 12 years old or over – both solo artists and vocal groups – who are willing to brave the panel for a chance to make their dreams come true.

In a departure from other singing competition series, the first time a contestant auditions for the judges, he/she will do so in front of an audience of thousands – raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans.

This will be the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence that it takes to become a global superstar and win an unprecedented $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

THE X FACTOR audition cities, dates and venue information are as follows:

* Los Angeles, CA                    Sunday, March 27                  L.A. Sports Arena
* Miami, FL                             Thursday, April 7                     Bank United Center
* Newark, NJ                           Thursday, April 14                   Prudential Center
* Seattle, WA                          Wednesday, April 20               Key Arena
* Chicago, IL                           Wednesday, April 27               Sears Centre Arena
* Dallas, TX                               TBA                                         TBA