HOW TO ENTER CONTEST

1. Read the rules and qualifications required to participate in this year’s competition.
2. Register online by filling out each field in the TALENT SUBMISSION FORM by August 31^st.
3. Submit an audition video at the time of registration. In the audition, contestants will have to impress our judges by performing a song of their choice they think will “wow” a live festival audience.
4. Individuals are eligible to enter into one age category as determined by the contestant’s age on September 1^st, 2022. Duo applicants must be in same age category.
5. Questions? Email.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I’M SELECTED?

• Contestants will be notified by email that they have been accepted by September 7.
• Contestants must provide a brief bio for the MC to read.
• Contestants will need to submit their song title and track by September 10^th.
• Once a song and track has been submitted (All song selections are final)
• Although sound will be provided, contestants are responsible for their own accompaniment with the use of either instrumental backing tracks or one musician – no trios or bands.
• Contestants will be judged on vocal quality, stage presence, creativity, preparedness and overall performance.
• Contestants will have up to three minutes to impress our judges by performing a song of their choice they think will “wow” a live audience.
• If selected to continue, the Live Music Performances will be held on the dates below at 6 p.m.
  • Youth (10-13)
    Fridays, September 16^th, 30^th and Finals October 7^th – 8^th
  • Teen (14-17)
    Saturdays, September 17^th, October 1^st and Finals October 7^th – 8^th
  • Adult (18+)
    Saturdays, September 17^th, October 1^st and Finals October 7^th – 8^th

Time frames may change depending on the number of contestants.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be able to perform as a soloist(s) or musician live on stage on the listed dates.
• Contestants will need to be prepared to play up to two songs for live performances for the semi and final performances.
• Contestants must be a resident of Indiana. (Any city)
• Singers may use track accompaniment or one instrument to accompany them.
• Contestants will be judged on vocal quality, stage presence and overall performance.
• Although sound will be provided, contestants are responsible for their own accompaniment with the use of either instrumental backing tracks or one musician – no trios or bands.
• Performers must be willing to arrive at least 45 minutes before the show.
• Contestants must provide a brief bio for the MC to read.