SPONSORED BY:

grid SMART

FROM AEP OHIO

Prizes:  Winner of Ross County Idol will receive $1000.00 cash and recording time with Paul Pollard Productions.  2^nd Place winner will receive $200.00 cash and 3^rd Place winner will receive $100.00 cash.  Winner of Junior Idol will receive a $500.00 savings bond.  2^nd Place winner will receive a $350.00 savings bond and 3^rd Place winner will receive a $250.00 savings bond. 

Eligibility: You must be 10 - 15 years of age to participate in the Ross County Junior Idol competition and 16 years of age or older to participate in the Ross County Idol competition. These ages must be true as of May 22, 2010.

Competitor must be a Ross County Resident. One valid form of photo ID is required. This must show date of birth. If you are a minor and do not have a picture ID, a birth certificate must be shown at time of preliminary auditions or a copy of it sent with application if you chose to apply prior to auditions.  IF the contestant is under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian must complete the minor permission form by the day of preliminary auditions. NO EXCEPTIONS. Contestant is ineligible if he/she already has any type of talent representation recording contract. All sections/requirements of the Official Rules and Regulations must also be met in order to be eligible.

Performance Material: All participants will be required to sing one song of their choice, WITHOUT any background music (a cappella) for the preliminary auditions. If you are chosen to move on to the actual competition, the participant must be prepared to perform a different song of his/her choice. You may have background music during all three nights of the competition. Audio for each song must be provided o a separate audio CD and is the responsibility of the contestant (one track per CD) It is recommended to have this CD in a case or sleeve for protection. The background audio CD provided for each night must not contain any back-up vocals. If you still choose to have back-up vocals, please be aware that the judges will have the choice to deduct points from your score. Please make sure the CD is labeled properly with the name of the contestant, original artist’s name and track title. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED--BRING A BACK-UP COPY OF EACH CD!!!

 Applications and fees:  In Order to complete the application process, the following items must be properly completed and received before the audition: 

          * Audition application (all participants must complete)

          *Minor permission form (anyone under the age of 18 must have parent

            or legal guardian complete)

          *Copy of photo id (all participants must provide a copy of a photo id

            that verifies age.) If photo id does not have this information another

            form of id will be required.

          *Application fee: (non-refundable): $10.00 per competitor IF the application is received by

           Wednesday May 19, 2010. Otherwise, there will be a $15.00 fee for those who choose to wait and register on the day of auditions. (May 16^th)  Please make checks payable to the Feast of the Flowering Moon.

 The Process:  

1).  Application process and requirements must be met before the audition on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010. Advance registration through the mail is recommended to save $5.00 on the application fee and to ensure all requirements are met before the audition. If you do not pre-register, you can still do so before your audition. Again, the fee will increase to $15.00.

 2).  Auditions on Saturday, May 22, 2010: Depending on the number of contestants, some will advance to the Ross County Idol 2010 competition, however others will not.  

3). The Idol competition will be held on May 28, 29, 30th at the main stage at the Feast of the Flowering Moon. Each night of the competition, a number of performers will advance to the next night and the others will be eliminated. 

4).  On Sunday, May 30^th the final competition will take place. The winners of the 2010 Ross County Idol and the 2010 Junior Idol will be selected from the remaining finalists.

 Judging:

 *  There will be a panel of 3-4 judges. The panel will judge all auditions and performances. (We reserve the right to have other types of judging) 

 * All decisions by the judges will be final!!! 

*  Scores sheets are the property of the Feast of the Flowering Moon and WILL NOT be available to the public or contestants. 

*Contestants will be judged on vocal clarity, intonation, musical passion, and stage presence. 

Disqualifications: We reserve the right to disqualify and/or exclude any individual from the competition if any rules and regulations are not met. We also reserve the right to change the rules and procedures at any time if circumstances require us to do so. Participants will also be disqualified if any incorrect information is provided during the application process. 

General Conditions: By participating, contestants agree to the terms and conditions of the contest and understand that all judging is final and binding.

We reserve the right to use your name, pictures, audio or video recordings for publicity and other purposes without compensation. All federal, state, and local laws apply. All participants and legal guardians agree to not pursue any legal claims against the Feast of the Flowering Moon, Ross County Idol, event sponsors, organizers and/or anyone associated with this event.

NO WEAPONS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY OTHER ILLEGAL CONTRABAND IS PERMITTED!!!

Dates and times:

Participants must be available to perform on all of the following dates and times!!!

REQUIRED PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS:

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010

MAJESTIC THEATRE, 45 EAST SECOND ST. CHILLICOTHE

AUDITIONS OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC FOR AN ADMISSION FEE OF $2.00 PER PERSON

                                     Jr. Idol Auditions                          Ross County Idol Auditions

                                      (ages 10-15)                                             (ages 16 & up)

                             May 22 (9:00a.m.- noon)                      May 22 (1:00p.m.- 4:00p.m.)

ACTUAL COMPETITION/FINALS

Feast of the Flowering Moon -main stage, North Paint St., Chillicothe

Admission is free!!

Finalists must be present for check-in each day, ONE HOUR before times listed below:

Jr. Idol (ages 10-15)  

Friday, May 28 (6:30PM)

Saturday, May 29 (7:00PM)       Check in time is 1 hour before

Sunday, May 30 (4:00PM)          show starts. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

 Ross County Idol (ages 16 and up)

Friday, May 28 (8:30PM)

Saturday, May 29 (8:45PM)       Check in time is 1 hour before

Sunday, May 30 (5:00PM)          show starts. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

 If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jill at (740)-701-1626

 ^{Feast of the Flowering Moon}

^{MINOR PERMISSION FORM}

^{(All competitors under age 18 as of May 22, 2010, must have a parent or legal guardian complete this form before audition.)}

^{Minor’s Name:___________________________  Date of Birth:____________  Age:_______}

^{Address:_________________________________________________________________}

^{PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION:}

^{Parent/guardian name:_______________________________________________________}

^{Daytime phone:________________________   Evening Phone:________________________}

^{Cell phone:___________________________    E-mail address:______________________}

 ^{*   I, the parent or legal guardian of _________________________________________, hereby affirms that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor applicant named above. I hereby grant permission for the minor applicant to compete in the Ross County Jr. Idol or Ross County Idol competition. I hereby affirm that I am legally permitted to give this permission.}

^{*   I have also read and understand all the rules and regulations for the 2010 Ross County Idol. The minor and I both understand that the minor will be immediately disqualified and will be prohibited from participating in the competition if any of the rules and regulations are broken.}

^{*   I understand that the minor, along with the parent or legal guardian must be available for the auditions on May 22, 2010. If the minor is under 16 years of age, the parent or legal guardian must also accompany the minor to the actual competition on May 28, 29, and 30 at the required times.}

^{Minor’s signature:___________________________________________ Date:___________________}

^{Parent’s signature:__________________________________________ Date:___________________}

 ^{NAME AND MEDIA RELEASE CONSENT:}

^{I, the parent or legal guardian of the underage competitor listed above:}

^{*hereby give THE FEAST OF THE FLOWERING MOON and anyone acting under the authority or permission thereof, the unqualified right to use the minor’s name for the publication and/or distribution of photographs, video or audio recordings made or received by the Idol competition for any publicity advertising or other purpose deemed appropriate.}

^{*waive all our rights of inspection or approval and irrevocably release THE FEAST OF THE FLOWERING MOON and anyone acting under the authority or permission thereof, from claims or demands resulting from the use or publication of any of the above mentioned property of THE FEAST OF THE FLOWERING MOON.}

^{Parent’s Signature:______________________________________ Date:______________________}

^{Parent’s printed name:___________________________________________}

 ^{Any questions call Jill at (740)-701-1626}

Idol Audition Application

Please check one below:

 {}  Jr. Idol Contestant (ages 10-15)

 {}  Ross County Idol Contestant (ages 16 and up)

Please print: 

Full name:____________________ Stage Name:____________________

 Address (must be a Ross County Resident):_________________________

 _________________________________________________________

 Age:____ Main Contact# :__________________ Best time to call:______ 

Describe any prior singing or performance experience: ________________

 _________________________________________________________

 _________________________________________________________

 I do hereby agree to and understand the rules and regulations of the Ross County Idol Competition:

 _________________________      _____________________     ______

      Competitor or Legal Guardian                         Print name                      Date

              Signature ________________________________________

ROSS COUNTY IDOL AND JR. IDOL CHECK OFF LIST:

Application process: (in advance)    SAVE $5.00!!!

           *Complete/sign audition application

          *Minor permission form completed/signed (only if you are under 18)

          *Obtain proof of age (birth certificate, photo id for those over 16)

          *check or money order made out to the Feast of the Flowering Moon

            ($10.00 non -refundable application fee if required documents are

            received by Wednesday, May 22, 2010. Otherwise, a $15.00 non-

            refundable fee is required by the time of auditions on May 16^th)

          *Mail the above items to:  Ross County Idol, 315 Fairway Avenue, Chillicothe, OH  45601

 Idol audition preparation:

           *Select song to perform a cappella

          *rehearse song and prepare for audition

  Idol competition preparation:

           *Select 3 songs you wish to perform at the competition (1 song

            each night.

          *Burn each song to a separate CD and label the CD with your name,

            artist name, and track number and title. Please put your CD in a protector!!

            Make 2 (two) copies of each CD to be safe!)

 Days of the competition:

          *Each evening arrive 1 hour before competition.

          *check-in and give staff your CD

          *Relax and wait for your turn to perform

          * GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!