California State Karaoke Championship California State Fair
Saturday, July 17, 2010
GUIDELINES
1. This contest is only open to legal residents of the State of California. 2. Duets and groups are allowed (Only singles may move onto the World Championships). 3. Must be 18 years of age to compete in the California State Karaoke Championship.
4. The California State Karaoke Championship is an Amateur competition. Contestants who have performed professionally are eligible to compete as long as they do not currently make their living as a professional vocalist/entertainer. Contestants who have had a recording contract within the last five years are ineligible. A professional is deemed to be any performer who in the past year has received monetary compensation for performing in a public establishment (restaurant/bar, show, etc.). This does not include such events as weddings, private gatherings or other amateur competitions where payment covers expenses only.
5. The contestant or group must have won, and have proof of winning, a Karaoke competition in the State of California. Proof should be some form of written confirmation or certificate from the competition organizers. Competition must have been won during the year prior to the date of the competition.
6. Applications will be accepted starting May 4, 2010 and will continue on a first come first served basis until all positions are filled. Applications may be dropped off in person, by mail or by on line entry at www.BigFun.org No entries will be accepted until verification of your prior contest win. Make sure that contact information is clear on the entry form. When the contestant count reaches 60 there will be 5 additional performers selected as alternates in case of a drop out. We will make every attempt to notify applicants of their status prior to the contest (time permitting).
Competition Details
1. Each semi-final round will consist of not more than 12 contestants. The first and second place in each semi-final round will move on to the finals. There may be as many as five (5) semi-final rounds and 60 total contestants. The Final Round will include no more than 12 contestants.
2. Contestant(s) must compete and win at the semi-final level to be entered in the final round.
3. In the event that an advancing contestant cannot make the finals, his, her or their spot will default to the runner-up contestant in the same semi final round.
4. The finals are expected to take place at 8:00 pm, July 17, 2010 on the California State Fair’s Promenade Stage.
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5. Contestants will be judged in five (5) categories:
Voice Sound Quality: The quality and individual characteristics of the voice.
Rhythm & Tempo: The voice in relation to the music.
Vocal Expression: How well the performer is able to express the meaning and mood of the song.
Stage Presence: The physical expression of the song in terms of the overall visual presentation of the performance on stage.
Entertainment Value: The audience’s and judge’s reaction to the overall performance.
6. Allcontestantsareencouragedtobringasmanyfamilymembers,friendsandfanstothe competition, as part of the Judging is crowd reaction.
7. Costuming is strongly recommended but not required.
8. We recommend that you do not choose songs with big instrumental breaks. The contest is designed to judge vocal contestants not studio musicians. This could make the difference in close scores.
9. Contestants may want to perform the same songs. As this is a first come first serve contest, the second contestant will be given the option of changing their song before their performance time. Changing song is not a requirement.
10.The 1st place contestant will win $2,000! The winner, if they so choose, is also eligible to compete in the Karaoke World Championships U.S.A. Regional Finals which will accept the highest placing male and highest placing female from this year’s California State Championship!
Competition Rules & Regulations
1. This is a family-friendly show. The use of profanity or other inappropriate behavior is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
2. Duets and groups are allowed. But the stage is limited to three microphones. Air band backup is encouraged but setup is limited to two (2) minutes per performer or group.
3. Each performance will be limited to four (4) minutes. Choose your song wisely. If the song is longer than four minutes, be prepared to give a big finish at the four-minute mark. Songs continuing beyond the 4 minute mark will be cut at the 4 minute mark. Judges will be instructed not to make any deductions due to a song being cut short. However, contestants continuing to sing after the time limit and music stoppage will have points deducted from their scores, it is the judge’s discretion as to the total number of points deducted. If the contestant is still singing at the 5 minute mark, they will be disqualified.
4. Musical instruments may be used as props, but are not allowed as an accompaniment to the contestants' performance. Musical instruments must be hand carried to the performance area. Larger instruments that require the help of others to bring to stage, or are difficult to handle are not permitted. Eq. piano, harp, etc.
5. When you check in bring your disc in a protective case. You will be informed at that time when to give it to the Karaoke Jockey. Normally this is during the performance prior to yours.
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6. Entertainers are encouraged to provide their own music. Music must be on store bought karaoke CD or CDG disc (CDG – CD +Graphics format). Regular CD’s with vocal tracks are not acceptable. Absolutely no burned CD's or CDG's allowed. - NO EXCEPTIONS - Using a "burned" disc is a copyright infringement and is against the law.
7. If the disc provided skips in mid-performance, or has any other malfunction, the contestant will not necessarily have the right to start over. The cause of the malfunction may or may not be taken into consideration for allowing a contestant to continue. A contestant who has performed a portion of their song prior to any malfunction may or may not have their performance cut short. In the case of such action the judges will be instructed to judge the contestant as though the contestant completed the song. If the contestant advances, he/she will be allowed to use a different disc during subsequent rounds.
8. If you have a CD that does not play on our audio gear you will have the option of singing your song, a cappella. You may also pick another selection from the list provided by our karaoke KJ. Keep in mind that there will be a 2 minute time limit to pick a selection and that may be considered part of your set up time.
9. Upon completion of performance the contestant(s) will be given a brief moment to bow and take audience applause, then must immediately exit the stage and take along any props used. A delay in leaving the stage area may result in points being deducted from the contestant's score.
10.Contestants will be scored by a panel of judges during semi finals. All judges’ decisions are final. No arguing with judges is allowed. Any contestant, their family or associates who argue with a judge may be disqualified from future competitions and/or ejected from the grounds.
Presenting PartnerCalifornia State Karaoke Championship
Saturday, July 17, 2010
OFFICIAL APPLICATION
Please Submit to: California State Fair, P.O. Box 15649, Sacramento, CA 95852 Attention: Entertainment Department Email: entertainment@calexpo.com Fax: (916) 263-7903
Please complete and return this application to the California State Fair, at the above address as soon as possible. Please complete the entire application.
Megan’s Law – To perform at the California State Fair anyone over the age of 18 will be required to complete a Megan’s Law form. In 1998, the California State Fair implemented a policy requiring that all persons conducting business with, employed by, or volunteering at Cal Expo during the course of the annual State Fair shall provide the necessary personal information to enable their names to be searched through the Department of Justice’s Megan’s Law files.
Act must be family-oriented and appropriate for all ages.
PLEASE PRINT Name of Performer(s) _____________________________________________________________
Mailing Address____________________________________
City/State___________________________ Zip___________
Email:_________________________________________ _ Date(s) of Birth ____________________________________
Phone ( Cell ( Fax (
)_____________________ )_______________________ )_______________________
Qualifying Contest_____________________________________________________________________
(all performers MUST have won a qualifying contest to be considered eligible. Attach documentation.)
Contact__________________________________________ Mailing Address___________________________________ City/State___________________________ Zip___________ E-mail:___________________________________________
Phone ( Cell ( Fax (
)___________________ )_______________________ )_______________________
Please have at least two songs planned in the event that another contestant is using the same song.
Song 1_________________________________________ by___________________________________ Song 2_________________________________________ by___________________________________
(any performer under the age of 18 on the date of the competition is not eligible)
California State Fair
Entertainment Waiver Form
The official rules of the California State Karaoke Championship are available online at www.bigfun.org or by contacting the California State Fair Entertainment Department.
This is only an application for an opportunity to perform. Submission of this application does not guarantee the performer a spot in the State Fair Karaoke Championship. Nor does it constitute any agreement with the State to provide space, services or compensation.
The parties agree that the participant, and any agents and employees of participant, in performance of this contract shall act and are acting in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the State Fair.
State Fair is not responsible for loss or damage to property of participant.
Participant hereby waives all claims and recourse against the State of California, California Exposition & State Fair, including the right to contribution for loss or damage to persons or property in any way connected to this Agreement, and shall indemnify and save harmless the State of California, California Exposition & State Fair, from all claims due to any acts or omissions.
Participant shall indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State of California, California Exposition & State Fair, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth from, or on account of, injuries to or death of any person including, but not limited to, workers and the public, or damage to property resulting from the performance of this agreement, except as otherwise provided by statute. The duty of the participant to indemnify and save harmless includes the duties to defend as set forth in California Civil Code section 2778.
Admission, parking passes and additional instructions will be issued upon receipt and approval of this application.
Participant Authorized Signature
Printed Name Date

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