How to Apply to The Voice SA Auditions, Application Requirements, The Voice South Africa Host and Coaches (Judges), Qualifications.
About The Voice South Africa
The Voice South Africa is a South African reality singing competition based on the Dutch show The Voice of Holland created by John de Mol and Roel van Velzen, in which the four superstar judges also coach the contestants, with the winner receiving a recording deal plus cash.
The Voice SA is well known for its iconic swiveling red chairs and esteemed coaches who mentor the talent.
There have been three popular seasons of The Voice South Africa on M-Net 101 and a fourth season is now in the making.
The Voice South Africa Winner Prizes in 2024
The Voice South Africa winner is determined by television viewers voting by telephone, internet, and SMS text.
The winner of The Voice South Africa for the new season gets a recording contract with Universal Music South Africa, a brand-new Huawei P30 Pro, a brand-new Toyota RAV4, and R100,000 worth of shopping vouchers at Truworths clothing.
Previous winners Richard Stirton and Craig Lucas have both carved out successful careers in the South African music industry with chart-topping singles, while many of the finalists also nabbed recording contracts and even SAMA nominations.
The Voice South Africa Winners
Here are the winners in each season of The Voice South Africa:
- Season 1 (2016) – Richard Stirton
- Season 2 (2017) – Craig Lucas
- Season 3 (2019) – Tasché Burger
The Voice South Africa Host and Coaches [Judges]
The series employs a panel of four coaches who critique the artists’ performances and guide their teams of selected artists through the rest of the series.
They also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning coach.
The new season of The Voice South Africa will be hosted by Anele Mdoda and features Riana Nel, Lira, Francois van Coke as judges.
Formats
- Blind Audition
- The Battles
- The Knockouts
- Live Shows
The Voice South Africa Registration Requirements in 2024
Here are the eligibility requirements to audition for The Voice South Africa.
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must be a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa and in possession of a valid South African ID document.
- You may not have an existing recording or management deal that hinders you from fully taking part in the competition.
- Have an active mobile phone number.
- Have an active email address where you can receive messages for the audition.
- You do not need management, merchandising, recording, or music publishing contracts for you to participate in the program.
- Must record and upload a video of you singing.
- Allows for solo singers and duos.
- The show is open for different genres of music like blues, pop, rock, opera, indie, folk, or cabaret.
- If you are selected as a participant, you must travel to and live at one or more undisclosed locations in SA for several weeks. Economy travels to be paid for by the Producer.
- You may not participate in the Program if your participation would create impropriety or the appearance of impropriety.
Steps to Apply for The Voice South Africa Audition in 2024
- To apply, visit the official site of The Voice South Africa.
- Before filling in, read all the terms and conditions of the show carefully.
- Fill out the online form with your correct details such as name, date of birth, address, contact details, occupation and qualification details, and recent color photograph.
- After form filling, upload your short 2-3-minute song video on the website.
- Select a song that showcases your voice, don’t feel that you need to impress with your song choice – we are only here to listen to your voice.
- Please do NOT upload live videos from venues in front of audiences, music videos, Acappella harmonized videos, produced singles or tracks.
- Relax after submission. If your form gets selected, the official teams will contact you for the next process.
How to Win The Voice South Africa Competition
- Be confident but not overconfident
- Be prepared to answer questions thrown at you
- Be yourself at all times
- Build a social media fanbase early
- Have a powerful personality
- Practice regularly in front of a camera and small audiences
- Try as much as possible to win the heart of the coaches and audience from the first stage
When will The Voice South Africa 2024 Start?
The Voice South Africa Season 4 will probably premiere in October 2024.
Do well to visit this website often, so you can get updated and never miss important information.
Voice SA Auditions FAQS
When will it be on television? On which channels?
The Voice SA will be screened exclusively on M-Net Channel 101 on DStv in early 2024.
Is The Voice South Africa Form out?
The online audition form for the Voice South Africa Season 4 in 2024 is not yet out.
How much is The Voice South Africa Registration and Audition?
The Voice South Africa audition is FREE.
The applicants will pay all expenses relating to the auditions, including without limitation travel, subsistence, and accommodation.
How do I get on The Voice South Africa?
Before you apply for The Voice South Africa auditions, you ought to meet the stipulated qualifications for entering the competition and fill in the online entry form, which is available on the M-Net website.
When you are done applying, you will wait for a while.
You’ll be sent an email through the email address you filled during your registration on the next steps to take.
What will the selection committee be looking for?
The vocal coaches are simply looking for amazing voices. Submit a song that suits your vocal style in your video submission.
Will the contestants in The Voice do pop music only, or is there room for different music genres?
The Voice SA will cover all music genres.
Can I audition with a musical instrument?
Yes, you may use a musical instrument of your choice in your video submission.
Do I need a green ID South African ID in order to audition for The Voice SA?
Be a legal South African Citizen or have a valid permit or permanent residence status in the country of South Africa. IDs, driver’s licenses and passports will be accepted.
Can I submit a video audition with someone else?
Yes, you may enter as a duo with one other person if you wish.
