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August 14 - 16, 2026

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

FAN EXPO Chicago

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VOICES OF FAN EXPO COMPETITION

Ready to take the stage and show us your voice acting talent?

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Your big break is waiting. This is your chance to prove that you've got what it takes during Voices of FAN EXPO competition, in partnership with The Voice Actor College.

CONTEST DETAILS

HOW TO ENTER

Submit an entry through the FAN EXPO Chicago website including a short 150-word bio introducing yourself and a 30-second audio clip of your best performance (family friendly, of course.)

  • Accepted file formats: .mp3, .wav, or .m4a
  • Submission deadline: August 1st, 2026

PRE-SHOW JUDGING ROUND

Our production team will pre-screen every submission and choose our top 10 finalists based on creativity, clarity, and performance skill. If you're one of our lucky finalists, we'll send you an email and you'll be featured on our socials leading up to the event.

LIVE SHOWDOWN AT FAN EXPO CHICAGO

It's showtime. During our one-hour competition, each finalist will perform a brief, pre-selected script, participate in a live improv challenge, and receive feedback by celeb judging panel. Our grand prize is a Voices of FAN EXPO 2026 trophy, a professional shoutout on our socials, and a special prize from our host. Plus, our runner-up gets a VIP ticket to next year's show.

OFFICIAL RULES

  • Must be 18+ or have parental consent if under 18.
  • Submission must be an original recording created by the entrant.
  • Audio clips cannot exceed 30 seconds.
  • Submissions with explicit or inappropriate content will be disqualified.
  • One submission per person.
  • Selected finalists must be able to attend FAN EXPO Chicago in person.
  • FAN EXPO reserves the right to record, stream, or use finalist performances in promotional material.

VOICES OF FAN EXPO FAQ