MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment Television has opened auditions for Indian Idol Juniors.

Set is inviting singers in the age group of 5 – 15 years to give youngsters a platform to showcase their talent. Parents can now register their child online and upload their performance videos through the app to be shortlisted for an audition in front of the judges.

The performance videos can also be shared on Twitter and Facebook using the Indian Idol Junior mobile app. To keep up with the action, the app will also feature top audition videos which can be shared with friends.

With entertainment now increasingly being consumed online, Set sees this step as an exciting platform to engage participants and audiences with.

MSM SVP – new media, business development and digital/syndication Nitesh Kripalani said, “We want talent from all over India to participate and take a shot at being the first Indian Idol Junior. Now any parent can download the application, and submit their child’s video entry, across all Android and Apple devices. The app will help people connect to the action in Indian Idol Junior and directly participate in the competition, all one click away.”

The Indian Idol Junior app is available for download on Google Playstore and ITunes free of cost.