A National Singing Contest for Renters

ARIUM is a national apartment brand that is working to make renting better. This summer, ARIUM is on a mission to change the lives of many renters through its national singing contest, Sounds of Summer, open to ANY renter in America. With the backing of music industry veterans, contestants will get enormous exposure, free prizes, opportunities to travel and perform, mentorship by celebrities, and a chance to win an entire year of free rent*.

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Sounds of Summer Rules

Official Terms and Conditions

Please read the entire Terms and Conditions Here. 

      • The contest is open to any legal resident of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, ages 13 and up, who rents their primary residence. For those under 18, a parent or legal guardian must apply on your behalf and will be required to travel with you for production.
      • ARIUM will confirm each contestant’s eligibility status.
      • Submissions open April 1, 2024, at 12:01 AM and will close April 30, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
      • Video submissions should not exceed 4 minutes, with a maximum file size of 500 MB.
      • One submission per entry.
      • 60 contestants will be chosen to enter the contest and will be notified.
      • Judges will choose 10 semi-finalists based on the virality of the submitted content and the overall talent and creativity of the contestant.
      • Public voting will determine the 4 finalists who will perform in front of a live audience on a big stage to compete to be the overall winner.
      • Public voting will determine the overall winner.
      • Contestants who make the final 4 will be required to travel twice for video production and performances. ARIUM will cover airfare and hotel.
      • For guidance on uploading your entry, please consult the Entry Submission Guide for detailed instructions.
For all other questions, reach out to SoundsOfSummer@ariumliving.com.

Hannah Nicolaisen

About

Meet Hannah Nicolaisen, whose musical journey started with her Dad’s vinyl records and free church guitar lessons at age 12. After scoring a volleyball scholarship in college, she took a leap and auditioned for American Idol, landing in the Top 20 and reigniting her passion for music. Now based in Nashville, Hannah is ready to rock the music scene once more.

Winning a year of free rent would be a game-changer for Hannah, allowing her to invest in her music career—covering everything from production to marketing for her upcoming songs. Her ultimate dream is to release a fully personal album. Winning the competition would provide the financial boost would bring her one step closer to making it a reality.

Watch the Finale

Meet Max Vogel, our top 10 semifinalist in the Sounds of Summer singing competition!

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Hannah Nicolaisen

Round 3 Performance - Worry (Original)

Hannah Nicolaisen

Artist Unplugged

Hannah Nicolaisen

Round 2 - Performance Video

Hannah Nicolaisen

Meet Hannah Nicolaisen

Hannah Nicolaisen

Round 1 - Performance Video

Hannah Nicolaisen

Round 3 Performance - Worry (Original)

Hannah Nicolaisen

Artist Unplugged

Hannah Nicolaisen

Round 2 - Performance Video

Hannah Nicolaisen

Meet Hannah Nicolaisen

Hannah Nicolaisen

Round 1 - Performance Video

Watch the Finale