We are happy to announce that all applications have been reviewed for Northern Lights, Virtual Stardust, and our Community Stage - results have been sent out! If you applied, please check your email at this time.

Do you have knowledge to share with the U.S. IdolFes 2026 community? Panel applications are now open! Applications will remain open through August 31st at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Please welcome @shihori94.bsky.social to U.S. IdolFes 2026! SHIHORI is an international J-pop singer/songwriter based in LA who composes and performs solo work, as well as music for film, TV, anime, and games.

Make sure you get your application in on time! Applications for U.S. IdolFes 2026 Northern Lights, Virtual Stardust, and Community Stage all close Friday, July 17, at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

The 2026 U.S. IdolFes Hotel Block is now open! Rooms are available at the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina for a discounted rate of $175 a night. Phone booking is available at 1-800-SONESTA. Mention U.S. IdolFes 2026 or our group code, G102926IDOL.

The best way to make sure you don't miss a thing at U.S. Idolfes is to stay right next to the action! Our 2026 hotel block is located at our venue, the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina. Single King and Double Queen Bed rooms will be available at a discounted cost of $175/night.

Do you have bigger plans for U.S. Idolfes 2026? Applications for our Community Stage are now open! Applications will remain open through July 17 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Calling all virtual idols! Applications for Virtual Stardust at U.S. Idolfes 2026 are now open! Applications will remain open through July 17 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Get ready to show off your song and dance on our main stage! Applications for Northern Lights at U.S. Idolfes 2026 are officially open! Applications will remain open through July 17 at 11:59pm PT.

Are you ready to shine on the U.S. Idolfes 2026 stage? Applications for Northern Lights, Virtual Stardust, and Community Stage are coming soon!

Contribute to the party at U.S. IdolFes 2026! Volunteer applications for 2026 are now open!

It's showtime! Registration for U.S. IdolFes 2026 at the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina is now open! Join us for a weekend of performances, meetups, and idols to remember! idolfes.us #USIdolFes #USIF2026 #USIdolFes2026

Are you ready? 'Cause we are! Join us for U.S. IdolFes 2026 at the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina Oct 30-Nov 1, 2026! Registration will be opening on Tuesday (May 5) - save the date and let's have another weekend of idol shenanigans to remember! idolfes.us #USIdolFes #USIF2026 #USIdolFes2026

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