IDOL AUDITIONS KICK OFF THIS SUNDAY

Over the years, Channel 10's Australian Idol has unearthed some of the nation's brightest and best singing talent and in 2009, the competition continues, with the Australian Idol juggernaut about to roll into a town near you. Auditions for this year's competition, due to begin on Network Ten in the second half of the year, kick off this weekend in Darwin, before criss-crossing the country in the never-ending search for talent. Below is a list of dates and cities where you can audition for Idol 2009, with full details including competition conditions available on the official Australian Idol AUDITION PAGE.

March 22 : Darwin (Crowne Plaza)
March 24 : Cairns (Shangri-La Hotel)
March 26 : Mackay (CQ University)
March 29 : Tamworth (Regional Entertainment Centre)
April 01 : Bathurst (Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre)
April 05 : Newcastle (Jockey Club)
April 08 : Wollongong (Uni Centre)
April 19 : Perth (Convention Exhibition Centre)
April 21 : Hobart (Hotel Grand Chancellor)
April 26 : Adelaide (Convention Centre)
April 28 : Albury (Albury Convention Centre)
May 01 : Melbourne (Flemington Event Centre)
May 02 : Melbourne (Flemington Event Centre)
May 03 : Melbourne (Flemington Event Centre)
May 09 : Brisbane (Suncorp Piazza)
May 10 : Brisbane (Suncorp Piazza)
May 16 : Sydney (Australian Technology Park)
May 17 : Sydney (Australian Technology Park)
May 18 : Sydney (Australian Technology Park)