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Competition Rules

NO Karaoke Music! / NO Canned Music! : This includes: NO pre-recorded background tracks, pre-recorded layers and effects layering, including drum machines and beat boxes.

Live Performances/Live Accompaniment Only!

This is NOT a dance competition.

Contestants must reside in the Province of Ontario.

Artist must be unsigned (no contractual performance obligations)

Ten (10) yrs or older or accepted on merit.

Entrants must submit a Compact Disc (C.D.) only. This will consist of a 3 song demo* (* demo MUST be somewhat consistent with your performance) though you may perform other (country genre) song compositions on the day of the show.

NO DVD's or Audio Cassette Tapes will be accepted!

A photo suitable for publishing and short bio (expressing your aspirations/ambitions as a Country Music Performer/s)

Ten Dollars ($10.00 non-refundable) money order, payable to “Havelock Country Music Talent Show Inc.”

You must include your mailing address, contact phone number and/or email address.

Submit the application form with all fields completed and signed.

Please Note: Improperly completed submissions may be rejected.

Contest takes place Saturday. Aug. 14/2010 with grand prize winners performing at the Havelock Jamboree. (date to be announced)

The contest is limited to twenty-one (21) entries.

Entry application deadline will be July 5/2010. Approximately 7 to 14 days after this date qualifying contestants will be contacted.

   

Selecting:

The "Committee Judging Panel" will select 21 qualifying contestants to compete at the Showdown.

Each of the twenty (21) contestants must perform two (2) selections in the preliminary round of the show.

The top (6) six finalists will return to the stage and perform three (3) more song selections. Judging follows immediately, to declare the final three (3) winners.

A complete sound system, including drum kit will be available. Staging co-ordinators will assist all acts in preparation for their performances.

   

Judging:

Your performance and presentation will be earnestly evaluated by industry professionals, in a positive and professional atmosphere.

The judging panel will consist of a minimum three qualified professionals (from within the music industry) The audience vote to select the winner of “The Fan's Choice Award” (prize/s to be announced) ** (audience members with a paid entry ticket ONLY will be eligible to vote)

A Few Judging Criteria Guidelines Are: Visual presentation - Stage presence, appearance, attire. Vocal Quality - Pitch, timbre, range control, pronunciation, enunciation. Preparation - Tuned, rehearsed, readiness to perform, competence. Audience response, verbal interaction. Professionalism, originality, marketable qualities, showmanship. Extra consideration MAY be given for original compositions. - Judging for written quality of the music and lyrics and originality. - Original compositions must be easily depicted and recognized among Country Music genres.

   

Day Of The Show Sat. Aug.14/2010

   

The show begins at 11 a.m. (at the Havelock/Belmont/Methuen Community Centre) and will be divided into two halves.

First Half - consists of performances by all twenty-one entrants. Each contestant must perform two (2) selections (12 min. max) Judging will take place to declare six (6) finalists.

There will be a musical intermission followed by the finals.

Second Half - Finals: Each finalist must perform three (3) selections. Musical intermission to select: First, Second, Third and The Fan's Choice Award

   
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        Attention:

    This is a full day event, contestants are advised to come prepared. It is also an extremely busy time in Havelock due to the Jamboree ....please try to make plans well in advance.

    For helpful information visit:

    The Havelock Chamber of Commerce web site.


       

    We are a registered, non-profit organization, any and all profits from this event go to the following:

    • Five Counties Children's Centre
    • SickKids Foundation
    • Local Youth Organizations

    We welcome corporate & private sponsorship. Receipts will be issued and you will be featured on our website!