For Rules and Information

Registration can be done in person at the event, as space permits. Entry fee must be received before performance. Sound system is provided for singers and playing music tracks.

For rules and information:

select the Konawa or Seminole Singing link at

www.thegospelstation.com or call

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Pay to: THE GOSPEL STATION, memo: Talent Search (indicate Konawa/Seminole or both)

FAX the Entry Form to: 580.332.0922

MAIL: The Gospel Station, Attn: TALENT SEARCH

PO Box 1343, Ada OK 74821

FRIDAY August 3 at 7:00 PM SATURDAY August 18 at 10:00 AM

Veterans Memorial Park Seminole State College / Jeff Johnston Auditorium

State Street 2701 Boren Boulevard

Konawa, Oklahoma Seminole, Oklahoma

NAME OF PERFORMER (OR GROUP) GROUP MEMBERS:

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CONTACT NAME & ADDRESS ______

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Phone ( ) ______Alt Ph ( ) ______

Email ______

Your performance is: Male vocal Female vocal Group Singer(s) live Musician(s) Musician(s)

Entering for Talent Contest at: [ ] Konawa [ ] Seminole [ ] BOTH

Payment of $100 Entry Fee [ ] Cash [ ] Check /Money Order [ ] Credit Card / Debit Card

NAME ON CARD ______

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Billing Address ______

Rules and guidelines [ ] YES I have read the contest rules guidelines, and photo use permission

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Signature Date

RULES & GUIDELINES FOR THE GOSPEL STATION’S “GOSPEL TALENT SEARCH”:
FOR GOSPEL SINGERS AND MUSICIANS; SOLOISTS & GROUPS
VENUES:
FRIDAY August 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Park
State Street
Konawa, Oklahoma
SATURDAY August 18 at 10:00 AM
Seminole State College -- Jeff Johnston Auditorium
2701 Boren Boulevard
Seminole, Oklahoma
USUAL ORDER OF THE CONTEST:
The Park at Konawa is open for early arrivals and set up.
Contest participants check-in with the Gospel Station staff and submit their accompaniment CD (if using one), and identify which track you want played.
Participants will be given a number and placed on the roster
7:00 PM the contest begins in Konawa (10:00 AM for Seminole)
Contest ends after the last available performer.
The judges will convene.
The winners will be announced, called to the stage, have their picture taken with Rick Cody (Program Director) or Randall Christy (President ) and will be awarded a check, a trophy, and any vouchers by Donnie Williamson for recording time at the Homestead studio.
Group picture is taken of all the winners on the stage.
There is no minimum age, but children must be able to sing well to enter the contest.
NOTE: ---- There is only one contest -- one category. There are not different categories, such as youth, female, male, group, vocal, instrumental. Every performer is judged among all the others.
We provide a sound system (microphones, jacks for electric instruments, stage monitors, speakers and a CD player) and a sound engineer to play the CD and adjust the sound.
We do not provide musical instruments, music stands or clips, instrument stands, seats, or accessories.
Songs should have Christian-themed lyrics (a gospel song).
Do one song, no longer than about 5 minutes.
Singers must provide an accompaniment CD (traks) (unless singing a cappella with no accompaniment)
AND/OR - your own live accompaniment (musicians and their instruments)
It is the responsibility of the performer to be sure that the CD is not scratched and will work well for the performance.
If the CD fails to play well, a backup song should be provided for a performance either right away, or later in the program as the situation demands.
Label your accompaniment CD (full name & complete phone number).
Label your CD (& CD case) with your name, and what track to play.
Contest will be performed live in front of the audience and judges.
Winners will be announced at the end of the contest that night. The top 3 will be invited to perform at the Gospel Singing (Konawa on Saturday, Seminole that night).
Payment of the entry fee is required before performing (Payable to: The Gospel Station, memo "Konawa (or Seminole) talent contest").
No auditions are required but participants should have a good ability to sing the song they choose.
The order of contestants shall be determined by the staff of the talent contest.
Each song will get its full play. However, contest staff has the right to interrupt a song for sound quality, technical difficulty, appropriateness or any other reason.
Performers must be present to win.
At Konawa, there will be booths for rent from The Gospel Station for those who want to sell their CDs or music or promote their act. The space is $100 with electricity for lights, etc. (The booth price may vary)
NOTE: Performers shall allow their photo or video to be taken for use of promotion in our literature, videos, news media and online, including their name and hometown. Performers have the option to be available to sign autographs for those in the audience. By entering this contest, you are giving us your permission to use your image, name and information publicly.
Performers and those with them shall be respectful of the other performers in the contest by not causing disturbance or distraction to them or to the talent contest staff and volunteers before, during or after the others' performance. Refrain from talking when someone is performing.
A liability waiver might be asked of the performers to hold harmless The Gospel Station et al from injury, and a release form signed to allow the Gospel Station et al, to use a quote, photo or video of the performer in publications, print and online.
If a participant must withdraw, their entry fee will not be refunded.
If a top-3 winning participant's registration payment check does not clear, the right to the recording session will be withheld until the entry fee has been paid.
The appointment at the Homestead Recording Studio is between the winners and the owner of the studio (Donnie Williamson of Wetumka OK) directly. If a winner wishes to use the studio for more hours than they have won for free, they shall make such arrangements, preferably in writing, and pay the studio the normal studio rates for their services. The prize is only good for 1 year at which point it expires.
The stage is accessed by stairs. Notify us so that we may make handicapped access if you needit.
The Gospel Station Network retains the right to prohibit any person or group from participating in this contest for any reason network officials deem appropriate. Contestants are allowed to participate in this event by permission from The Gospel Station Network. Any potential contestant who is not allowed to participate willbe refunded their entry fee.
The decisions of the winners of the talent contest are final and at the discretion of the contest staff.
The winners will be given trophies and checks onstage at the end of all performances. There will be a posed picture of each performer/group and all the winners.
These rules and guidelines are subject to change without notice.
Judging:
Ability and presentation.
Musical ability on instruments (level of difficulty of the music, being in tune, being in rhythm, etc.)
Vocal quality (including, but not limited to, range, vibrato, tone, strength, technique, style, phrasing, breath control, pitch control, staying in rhythm, articulating the lyrics, etc.)
Stage presence, poise and confidence (including but not limited to: holding the microphone correctly and consistently, presenting the song with appropriate emotion and facial expression, use of body, eye contact with audience, and connecting with the audience and judges).
Appropriateness of song for the singer's voice (not too high or low for their range).
Ability to perform the style of the song
Ability to overcome challenges with the song or a mistake and still finish well.
Overall presentation of style and content.
The decisions of the winners of the talent contest are final and at the discretion of the contest staff.
Prizes for the Gospel Talent Search:
1st Place –
· A full recording session at Homestead Studio in Weleetka (up to 20 hours),which will result in the production of a master CD, ready for duplication
· Exposure on the website www.TheGospelStation.com —over 300,000 hits/month worldwide
· An invitation to perform the following nightat the Konawa Oklahoma Gospel Singing
· A cash prize
· A trophy
2nd Place --
· Up to 10 hours of recording time at Homestead Studios
· An invitation to perform the following night at the Konawa Oklahoma Gospel Singing
· A cash prize
· A trophy
3rd Place --4 hours of recording time at Homestead Studio. A cash prize. A trophy.
4th Place --2 Hours of recording time at Homestead Studio. A cash prize. A trophy.
Winners will be announced on our website, and social networking sites.
Claiming The Studio Recording Prizes:
1. The prize must be claimed within 1 year or it is forfeited.
2. Recording time at the Homestead Studio does not include music tracks or musicians (you must provide the music/musicians).
3. For your convenience, Homestead Studio has musicians and a soundtrack catalog available (studio has agreement with Daywind which would allow you to sell the CD that you record).