2026 MWAM Auditions!

Music With A Message (MWAM), a program of the Renaissance Youth Center , is holding auditions for youth ages 6–21 in the South Bronx and NYC. Singers, musicians, dancers, DJs, and performers are invited to join one of New York City’s top youth performance programs. Selected participants gain paid performance opportunities, professional stage experience, music education, and the chance to perform at major venues like Yankee Stadium and Carnegie Hall. Auditions are open to passionate young artists ready to grow their talent, build confidence, and join a dynamic performing arts community focused on music, leadership, and youth empowerment.

HOW TO AUDTION

AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE EVERY MONTH. PREPARE A 1-MINUTE PERFORMANCE SHOWCASING YOUR TALENT. AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO MUSICIANS (ALL INSTRUMENTS WELCOME), RAPPERS, SINGERS, PRODUCERS, POETS DANCERS, AND STAGE TECHNICIANS AGES 6-21.*

CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR AUDITION DATES. IF YOU POSSESS MORE THAN ONE TALENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO AUDITON FOR, PLEASE EITHER:

PERFORM BOTH TALENTS TOGETHER (EX: SINGING AND PLAYING THE GUITAR
SPLIT THE 1-MINUTE TIME FRAME TO INCLUDE BOTH ACTS SEPARATELY. (EX: DANCING FOR 30 SECONDS AND PLAYING THE KEYBOARD FOR THE REMAINING 30 SECONDS.

NOTE: IF YOU GET A CALL BACK, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PERFORM THE TALENTS INDIVDUALLY.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

IF SELECTED, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO OUR CALLBACKS SHORTLY AFTER YOUR AUDITION. CALL 718-450-3466 OR EMAIL INFO@MUSICWAM.ORG WITH QUESTIONS.