This is the programming application for the various Idol performance opportunities at Otakon 2024.Please read each of the descriptions to make sure you are applying for the best event for your act!

• The Idolspace Stage is a place for independent idols, cosplay idols, and dance groups to perform their own full show for an audience. Each act will have the option of a 30 minute or 60 minute performance block. Each performance block includes 5 minutes of set up/tear down time. All ages are welcome to apply.
• The ANIBeat Idol Festival is our main idol festival for experienced performers. This is ideal for idol acts who perform as themselves or as their own original persona. Each act will be given around 12 minutes to perform during the festival. All members of your act must be 16+ at the time of this year's event. 
• The COSPlaylist Idol Festival is our festival just for Cosplay/2.5D idols. If you perform as an existing character from a popular franchise, this show is for you! Each act will be given around 10 minutes to perform during this festival. All members of your act must be 16+ at the time of this year's event. 
• The Now Presenting...Idol Festival is our special idol festival for idols who are making their debut, or have had little stage experience and are looking for more. Each act will have between 10- 12 minutes to perform during this festival. All members of your act must be 16+ at the time of this year's event. 

If you are accepted for the ANIBeat Idol Festival, COSPlaylist Idol Festival, or Now Presenting Idol Festival, you will be contacted to provide your song selections for your act as well as a promo image. You will also be expected to provide music files for your act at a later date.

If you are accepted for an Idolspace Stage slot, you will be expected to provide music files for your act at a later date. Idolspace staff will be in charge of playing all music for Idolspace Stage slots this year.