Aliquippa Croatian Center
Karaoke Contest Official Rules Contest November 15, 2013 at 9:00pm Registration form must be submitted along with the $10 (cash only) entry fee by November 8, 2013 at Aliquippa Croatian Center. Due to time constraints Aliquippa Croatian Center is accepting a maximum of 15 applications. All applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Aliquippa Croatian Center reserves the right to refuse any application.
Competition Rules 1. Eligibility: This contest is open to only non-professional singers who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Professional vocalists are prohibited from entering. Contestants must fulfill all requirements set forth in the Official Rules and abide by all decisions of the judges and/or Aliquippa Croatian Center in order to be eligible for a prize 2. Contestants are to arrive at the Aliquippa Croatian Center no later than 8:45pm Please check in to pick up your randomly pre-selected number between 8:30pm and 8:45pm. You will be disqualified if you arrive after 8:45pm. Contest will begin at 9:00pm 3. Contestants will perform in numerical order based on the number received at check in. 4. All first round performances are limited to one song per contestant that may not exceed five (5) minutes in length. All performances must be family friendly. Any preselected song that is either over five (5) minutes in length, or deemed to be inappropriate by the Aliquippa Croatian Center will be banned. Aliquippa Croatian Center reserves the right to disqualify an entrant or stop a performance if it is inappropriate or explicit in nature. 5. Due to time and space restrictions, no live instruments are permitted at this event. This is a karaoke contest, and you must use only the recorded track provided by the KJ. Song title and artist must be provided on the application for two songs. Please note any questions or concerns regarding song selection on the entry form. 6. Decisions of the judges are final and binding on all matters. Any contestant who attempts to argue with the judges or staff may be disqualified from the competition.
Performance and Judging All performances will be judged by a qualified panel of judges. After the first round of performances, the top five (5) vocalists will qualify to compete for the final round. Contestants will be rated on their vocal performance and ability, including pitch, phrasing, vibrato, rhythm, and tone. Judges may also consider the overall performance including stage presence and presentation. 1. All contestants will perform their first song selection in a randomly pre-selected order based on the number received at check in. After each song is concluded, the judges will have the opportunity to comment on the performance. Each judge will give a score of 1-10, and the five (5) highest scoring contestants will be revealed after all contestants have performed one song. 2. The vocalists with the five (5) highest average ratings will each sing their second preselected song in the same pre-determined order as the first round of performances. In the event of a tie, the final round may be extended to include additional performers. Following each performance, the judges will again give a 1-10 rating with the results of the top three (3) performers being revealed at the conclusion of all performances. 3. After the conclusion of the final (top-5) round of performances, the audience will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite performance of the top-5. The contestant with the most votes will be awarded the people’s choice award. In the event of a tie, the contestant with the highest overall rating from the judges will take the higher place. If a tie still remains, a majority vote of the judges will determine which contestant will win the people’s choice award. Decisions of the judges will be final and binding on all matters. 4. The finalists with the three (3) highest average scores from the judging panel will be the first, second and third place winners. In the event of a tie for first or second place, the contestant with the highest number of audience votes (for people’s choice award) will take the higher place. If a tie still remains, a majority vote of the judges will determine which contestant will take the higher place. Decisions of the judges will be final and binding on all matters.
Prizes & Awards First Place Winner will receive $100 Second Place Winner will receive $50 The People’s Choice Award Winner will receive a $25 iTunes gift card Additional prizes may be awarded depending on scores and/or availability of prizes. 1. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the competition. 2. Contestants must be present when prizes are awarded in order to receive their prizes.
Karaoke Contest rules, format, and prizes are subject to change. Croatian Social and Glee Club “Jadran”, Inc. reserves the right to cancel this event without notice, compensation or a refund of any entry fee paid in the event of force majeure cases.
Aliquippa Croatian Center Karaoke Contest Registration Form Please complete the form in its entirety. *Croatian Center members need not fill in address
Full Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address*: _________________________________________________________________ City*: _______________________________State*:________________Zip*:___________________ Mobile Phone: __________________________Email:____________________________________ Preferred method of communication: email ______ text______ call_______ May Aliquippa Croatian Center send you a text message regarding changes to this event? Yes___ No ___
Karaoke You are required to pre-select two (2) songs to perform. All contestants will perform a minimum of one (1) song, and those advancing into the Top 5 final round will perform a second song. Please list your song selections below, including the artists. All song selections must be under five (5) minutes in length. The KJ will provide the Karaoke track(s) which you request. You will be contacted if there is an availability issue with the songs you have requested. Song 1:_______________________________________ Artist:________________________________________
Song 2:_______________________________________ Artist:________________________________________
All entries must be received FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013 Incomplete entry forms may disqualify a contestant from entering the competition. Registration form and Fee of $10.00, must be turned into Aliquippa Croatian Center bar or office by November 8, 2013. No registration will be accepted without the entry fee being paid. All fees are non-refundable*. Aliquippa Croatian Center has the right to refuse any application for any reason. *If your application is rejected, you will be notified by November12, 2013, and be able collect a refund of your entry fee.
By signing below I fully and unconditionally agree to and accept these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges and/or Aliquippa Croatian Center (including but not limited to decisions regarding eligibility of entries, the judging of performances, and the awarding of prizes), which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Karaoke Contest rules, format, and prizes are subject to change. Croatian Social and Glee Club “Jadran”, Inc. reserves the right to cancel this event without notice, compensation or a refund of any entry fee paid in the event of force majeure cases.