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2008 Chisago County Fair
Amateur Talent
Thursday, July 10 at 7 pm
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE WINNERS OF THE 2008 AMATEUR TALENT CONTEST |
Open
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Josie Olson |
| Teen |
Alex Shaleen & Kayla Frank |
| Pre-teen |
Jessica Bottomley |
The contest is open to Chisago County residents
(if a group, at least one member must be a Chisago County
resident) amateur entertainers. Professional (union musicians
or those whose talent is a principal source of income) are
not permitted to enter. Anyone interested must submit an
entry form along with a $15 entry fee to Tim Holt, 149820
Lake Blvd., Center City, MN 55012,651-257-9091, before
June 21. Applications will be accepted on a
first come basis with a goal of 10 contestants. If a contestant
has won the Chisago County Amateur Talent contest, they
would not be allowed to compete in their winning division
in the contest the following year.
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Categories
(Age as of contest day) Accompanists , when not a part
of the act, may be any age. In the case of a duet or group
the the age category will be determined by the oldest
member.
- Facilities We will use
an outdoor stage unless otherwise announced. Taped accompaniment
may be used providing tape contains accompaniment only.
- Sound Equipment A microphone
system, cassette and CD player will be available.
- Performance Time The
time limit is 4 minutes. Points will be marked off for contestants
going overtime. Musical groups and vocalists are allowed
to perform a medley of songs but must remain within the
time limit.
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| Prizes |
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a. Open |
1st place - Trophy, $50, State Fair |
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2nd place - Trophy |
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b. Teen |
1st place - Trophy, $50, State Fair |
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2nd place - Trophy |
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c. Pre-teen |
1st place - Trophy, $50, State Fair |
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2nd place - Trophy |
- Guidelines for Judges
Judges will be evaluating on the following criteria: audience
appeal, content, performance, staging and costuming.
- No act will be allowed to add contestants. If contestants
drop, the act may perform but will not be allowed to compete
for prizes. If the remaining members do not meet age rules
listed in number one based on original registration.
- Practice Session It is
required that all contestants come to practice on the stage
on Wednesday at 5 pm. A time limit of 10 minutes per contestant
will be allowed. Audio equipment may not be available.
- Acts having a technical problem are asked to stop immediately
and ask for assistance.
Entry
Form
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