the first appeal for applicants for series 2 was broadcast during series 1 on 9 november 2010. auditions in front of the judges for series 2 took place in cologne, berlin, munich and hamburg. after the acts sing in front of the judges, they could be eliminated or go through to the bootcamp. the auditions were broadcast on 30 august, 4 september, 6 september, 11 september, 13 september, 18 september and 20 september 2011.