| Contact info: 727-656-0173 info@TalentQuestFlorida.com |
| The world's largest regional karaoke regional competition. |
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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 Men and Women's Masters (50-and-older). What do I win? Winners of each of the six categories receive passage into the national Talent Quest Finals in Laughlin, Nev., in September. This means their plane tickets, hotel stay and entry fee into the national contest are paid. The only thing contestants are responsible for during the trip is their food, souvenirs, necessities and sight seeing. At the national level, winning contestants win $3,500 in prize money, a trophy, a chance to perform in front of music producers and a chance to record their own CD. What is considered "Pop?" Talent Quest considers pop music to be anything but Country Western music and Rap. It includes Broadway,R&B, Blues, Gospel, Top 40, Alternative...you name it. Simply remember that if it's spoken or has a twang, it doesn't fit the contemporary category. If its a crossover hit, make sure the contemporary version is the version performed on stage. 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 step onto the stage in flip flops and ripped jeans. Judges are looking at everything. Does your outfit match your song? Did you take time to steam that dress or shirt that's been hanging in your closet for the past year? Was your vocal performance impressive? And, were you entertaining or did you just stand and stare at the monitor while you were on stage? 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. Do I have to qualify in a local contest to participate in the Regional Contest? No. However, by qualifying in a local contest, you avoid the entry fee into the Regional Contest and you get critiques from the judges to better your chance at the Talent Quest Florida regional finals. I ordered my tickets online. How do I get them? In order to avoid confusion and delays in mail time, we will hold your tickets in your name at Will Call the day of the competition. Simply bring your e-mailed receipt or proper ID and we will hand you your tickets. Do contestants have to register in person? Yes. All contestants must register in person. This verifies that you are available to perform in your slotted time. All contestants MUST register with Talent Quest Florida staff before competing. Details on registration times and dates are available on the Regional Schedule page. Do I have to list all of my performance tracks before the contest begins? No. When you register as a contestant you will receive a slip of paper with space for your three performances. However, you do not have to fill out every song. You do have to have the song listed when you hand your slip to the KJ assistant before each respective performance. How many songs should I prepare for Talent Quest Florida? Each contestant should have three songs prepared for Talent Quest Florida. Every contestant is guaranteed two performances: one on Friday and one on Saturday, in his or her respective categories. The combined scores from those two performances will determine the Top 10 in each category, which will perform on Sunday. You may not repeat songs in the contest. Should I bring my own music? This is entirely up to you but it is highly recommended. Our KJ's 100,000-plus Remember, if you bring your own CD+G, you will know for sure that it is the right version. If you do use your own CD, please make sure it is a genuine version and not a pirated copy. If you have burned a CD, please bring proof of purchase in case you are asked to prove that the recording is used with permission. Using your own CD is fine, but make sure it is clear of scratches and smudges and that it plays correctly. If your own CD skips or stops in the middle of a performance, your time on stage will end and you will be judged up to that point. If, however, our KJ's track fails on stage, you will get to begin the performance from the beginning. Either way you are not penalized. When will I know if I made the Top 10? You will not know if you are in the Top 10 of your category until Sunday, so please come to the main ballroom prepared to sing. A sealed envelope will be provided to the emcees and will be opened on stage. Each of the 10 contestants' numbers will be announced from the stage. Upon hearing their number, contestants will hand in their music to the KJ and then come on stage to perform. If I won Talent Quest Florida before, may I compete again? Yes. Currently there are no rules prohibiting past regional winners from competing in the contest more than once. However, if a contestant wins his or her category at the national level, he or she may not compete in that category for one year. If I compete in another franchise (Talent Quest East Florida) am I still eligible to compete in Talent Quest Florida? Yes, as long as you did not win your respective category. For instance, if you win your category in Talent Quest East Florida, you may not compete in Talent Quest Florida because the prize is the same (entry and transportation to the national competition). However, if you compete but do not win in another regional franchise, you are eligible to compete in Talent Quest Florida. |
| Home of Paul Lloyd, 2011 Men's Country National Champion |
| July 5-8, 2012 |
| 1001 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa |