Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talent Quest Florida?
Talent Quest Florida is a regional karaoke contest that feeds into the national Talent Quest competition. The
contest is divided into three categories - Men and Women's Country, Men and Women's Contemporary and
50-and-over.
Winners receive passage into the national Talent Quest Finals in Laughlin, Nev., meaning their plane tickets, hotel
stay and entry fee into the national contest are paid in full. The only thing contestants are responsible for during
the trip is their food and any sight seeing they may want to enjoy.


What is considered "Contemporary?"
Contemporary music is really anything but Country Western music and Rap. It includes Broadway, pop, top 40,
Alternative...you name it. But if it's spoken or has a twang, it doesn't fit the contemporary category.

What are your judges looking for?
Contestants are judged on three major factors - vocal performance, appearance and stage presence. If you're
singing a love-lorn ballad, don't come up onto the stage in flip flops and ripped jeans. Judges are looking at
everything from if your outfit matches your song, if you have a powerful vocal performance and whether or not you
took time to iron that shirt that's been hanging in your closet for the past year.

What makes your judges so special?
Our judges come from many different aspects of the arts and entertainment world. We have former vocal coaches,
singers, writers and artists on our diverse panel. They are all professionals and they all know what sells.

If I don't win, how will I know how to improve?
Our judges fill out a critique sheet for every contestant they see. At the end of the contest, every contestant is
welcome to take the complete collection of sheets home with them and review exactly what prompted the judges'
decisions.

Do I have to qualify in a local contest to participate in the Regional Contest in August?
No. However, by winning a local contest, you avoid the entry fee into the Regional Contest.