| 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. Do I have to qualify in a local contest to participate in the Regional Contest in July? No. However, by winning a local contest, you avoid the entry fee into the Regional Contest. I ordered my tickets through your Web site but I still don't have them. Why not? In order to avoid confusion and delays in mail time, we will hold your tickets in your name at Will Call at The Ritz Ybor 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 have two times to register. You may register at the Hampton Inn & Suites (1301 E. 7th Ave., Tampa) any time after 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 or you may register in the Grand Foyer of The Ritz Ybor beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 10. All contestants MUST register with Talent Quest Florida staff before competing. 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, however, have to have the song listed when you hand your slip to the KJ before each respective performance. How many songs should I prepare for Talent Quest Florida 2009? 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. 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 Theater prepared to sing. A sealed envelope will be provided to the emcee and will be opened on stage. Each of the 10 contestants' names will be announced from the stage. Upon hearing their name, singers will hand in their music to the KJ and then come on stage to perform. |
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