London Talent 2007
Rules & Regulations
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Eligibility: The contest is open to non-professional musicians only. For the purposes of this contest a non-professional musician is classified as a person (or group of people) who performs music for the pleasure of it, without ever having been paid to perform.
This competition is open to non-professional musicians of all ages.
Note: A keyboard is available for use during the competition. Performers must provide all other instruments and props, as needed.
All acts will use the sound system & operator provided by Rockwater’s. Vocalists who would like to use pre-recorded music for accompaniment must bring it on a cd (good quality), labeled with the act’s name and phone number on it. This cd must be brought to Rockwater’s on the day of the audition and, if selected as a finalist, again on the day of the competition at registration time. Be sure that only the performance/registered song is on the cd.
Entries: Anyone interested in performing must audition for a finalist spot. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Rockwater Brewing Co. (Galleria Mall, corner of King & Clarence). Anyone interested in auditioning must register by Friday, October 12, 4pm. Judges will select the finalists who will go on to perform at London Talent 2007 on Thursday, November 1 st at Rockwater’s in front of a new panel of judges. An entry may take any form, as long as it is entertaining and in good taste.
Once selected, each person is asked to pay a $10.00 fee for entry in the competition (e.g. if you have a group of 4 performers you must pay a total of $40.00 to enter).
Judging: A panel of judges (different from the panel of judges at the audition) will score entries on November 1 st based on the following criteria:
20 points - 1) Content/Material Chosen: appropriate & appealing to audience as indicated by the audience response.
10 points - 2) Musical Presentation: selection is appropriate to skill level, instruments are tuned properly; and sound level is appropriate.
30 points - 3) Talent: a demonstrated proficiency in mastering your chosen instrument (vocal or musical instrument).
30 points - 4) Showmanship: stage personality including: poise, confidence, expression, stage presence, musical projection, and gestures.
10 points - 5) Personal Evaluation: Overall impression left on the judge based on originality and a combination of the above 4 categories.
The decision of the judges is final. No judging changes, alterations or reassessments will be made once the results have been announced.
Finalists: The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be chosen from the contestants performing throughout the evening.
Prizes: Prize packages will be presented to first, second, and third place winners as follows:
The Grand Prize Winner will receive 8 hours of recording and mixing time at Fanshawe College's state of the art Music Industry Arts Recording Facility. Equipped with the most modern technology available, the winner will have the opportunity to record a song of their own choosing under the supervision of two second year MIA students. The recording will take place in early December and the winner will walk away with a stereo CD Master (valued at $1,500). In addition, the Grand Prize Winner will have an opportunity to perform the Canadian National Anthem at the John Labatt Centre at one of the London Knights’ home games during the playoffs. This portion of the package is invaluable! This package also includes: a variety pack of music CDs courtesy of Warner Music Canada and the Minister of Canadian Heritage (valued at approximately $320), $100 worth of downtown dollars from Main Street London, and Heather Wenman (winner of the North American Master Hairstylist 2006 award--NAHA) is offering a gift certificate for $100 from London’s own prestigious Studio-H to be used towards either a photo shoot or a salon makeover. Finally, the London Musicians' Association is offerig a fully paid, one-year membership for the individual(s) who wins first place (up to a maximum of 5 musicians). This prize is valued at $230 per musician ($100 initiation and $130 for 2008's yearly membership dues). Members have free access to office resources including electronic data services, photo copying, fax serivce, a resource library, legal contracts and representation, US Immigration paperwork, booking referral services, and much more!
The Second Place Winner will be awarded a prize package including a 3 Month Unlimited class Pass ($199 value) to The Ladies’ Room plus a Premium Yoga Mat ($25 value). In addition this package contains a variety pack of music CDs courtesy of WarnerMusic Canada and the Minister of Canadian Heritage (valued at $240). Main Street London has also included a gift of downtown dollars valued at $50. Plus a package of printed music from Belle Air Music.
Third Place Winner will be awarded a variety pack of music CDs made possible through Warner Music Canada along with the Minister of Canadian Heritage (valued at $160), a $100 gift certificate from Leon’s, and a package of printed music from Belle Air Music. Main Street London has also included a gift of downtown dollars valued at $50.
All prizes will be awarded to those named on the winning entry form. Division of the prizes among multi-person acts is the responsibility of the winners.
Contestants may not transfer the right to participate in the contest or receive any prize that may be won, and prizes cannot be redeemed for cash or substituted for any other items by the winners. The London Abused Women’s Centre reserves the right to substitute a comparable prize of like or greater value, including cash, for any prize, for any reason.
Indemnity & Release: This contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. The sponsors accept no responsibility or liability in connection with any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by, or resulting from acceptance, possession or use of any prize awarded hereunder.
Signature on entry form constitutes permission to use winners’ names and likenesses for future advertising and publicity without compensation
The London Abused Women's Centre reserves the right to limit or withdraw entries from the competition.
We thank our supporters.
Without your involvement this event would not be possible.
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