Updates

August 12th, 2009

Due to overwhelming response, we’ve revamped Make the Cut to better accommodate contestants who live outside of the southeastern Michigan area -- travel vouchers and free accomodations are now on us!

  • Online video audition submissions
  • Online Semifinalist webcam interviews with host Matt Giraud
  • Live Finalist performances and professional recording sessions with Matt Giraud in Michigan
  • Online Finalist webcam interviews with Matt Giraud
  • Live Grand Prize Winner professional recording sessions with Matt Giraud in Michigan

Matt Giraud on Twitter

@frankenteen oh I remember the days of the earpiece fittings! Saw you at the FOX party last night but didn't get the chance to say hey!
1 day, 21 hours ago

Some days.. One feels more proud to be themselves than other days.. After last night, it just feels good! Thanks for all the love fam!!
2 days, 3 hours ago

@sarahbrodhead thanks so much!! It really felt good to represent!
2 days, 7 hours ago

RT @jambajim: My interview with @ImMattGiraud is a weepy disaster. #IMissSeason8SoMuch ....you're the best man! Ha ha. Twas a fun interview!
2 days, 13 hours ago

Opportunity

Make the Cut is an excellent career development opportunity for singers and vocalists. Contestants will receive feedback and encouragement from host Matt Giraud, and will have the chance to perform and record their music in a professional sound studio. Make the Cut is your chance to make it big, so what are you waiting for? Submit your audition video!

Audition for Free from Home

In order to submit an audition video, you must be a YOBI.tv member. It is free to join YOBI.tv and to submit an audition video to Make the Cut.

How the Show Works

Semifinalists will be given singer-songwriter challenges, will interact with fans and other artists, and advance as determined by fan votes. Finalists will be interviewed and offered feedback and advice on their original songs by host Matt Giraud, will interact with fans and other artists, and will advance as determined by fan votes.