Asheville Idol Karaoke

Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan has agreed to be a “Hero for the American Red Cross” as part of the ongoing Red Cross fundraising campaign.

The Heroes Campaign is the largest annual fund-raising campaign conducted by the local Red Cross and funds donated are used to provide services to the local community.

As part of his fundraising effort Sheriff Duncan is organizing an “Asheville Idol Karaoke” contest. This is a great opportunity to show off your singing voice, win a $500 cash prize and help the American Red Cross at the same time. Join us for this exciting event and support the Asheville Area Red Cross. All proceeds will go the Asheville Area Red Cross and refreshments will be available for purchase during the event. Visit Sheriff Duncan’s Heroes site at:

http://american.redcross.org/site/TR/Heroes/Heroes2011?px=8776358&pg=personal&fr_id=1313

What: Asheville Idol Fundraiser $500 Grand Prize

Where: AB Tech Simpson Auditorium- Preliminary Auditions
AB Tech Ferguson Auditorium- Contest Finals

When: Saturday March 26, 2011
Preliminary Audition- Doors Open 1:00 pm
Finals- 7:00 pm

Cost: Spectators/Friends $5 cover(all proceeds go to the American Red Cross)
Singers $20.00 entry fee(non-refundable)

The contest will be run by Sound Extreme Entertainment.

Sound Extreme Entertainment contest rules are as follows:
• Persons who entertain are allowed to compete as long as it is part-time income and that person does not belong to any professional organization connected with the entertainment industry that would cause Sound Extreme Entertainment or any of Sound Extreme Entertainment's representatives' to pay such contestant a fee or any other benefit for taking part in any the contest.
• Any person may enter the contest that belongs to an Organized Labor Union connected with the entertainment industry, as long as that person is not disqualified by rule number 2.
• Contestants MAY NOT utilize live props.
• Contestants are not allowed to leave the stage or stage area during their performance. This includes singing or performing within the audience.
• Song time limit is 5 minutes.
• Contestants may sing the same song as another contestant.
• Songs containing vulgar or explicit sexual lyrics will not be allowed. • Contestants will sing one judged song.
• Contestants, their family or associates are not allowed to have contact with a contest judge before or during any contest connected with Sound Extreme Entertainment.
• Contestants, their family or associates who exhibit offensive behavior during any portion of the contest will disqualify that contestant from further competition.
• Contestants will be scored using a 60 point system:
• Vocal Ability (rhythm/pitch/phrasing) 1-30 points
• Stage Presence (movement/confidence/command) 1-20 points
• Appearance (costume/attire) 1-10 points
• Decisions of the judges are final.
• Clubs/Venues shall post in a conspicuous place, the final scores of all contestants of a semi final competition. Scores during the preliminary portion of a contest may or may not be posted and is left to the discretion of the club/venue. • Complaints may be directed in a dignified manner to the contest host.
• No KJ/KJ assistant/Club owner/Venue owner/Venue lessee/their family connected directly with Sound Extreme Entertainment may enter.