Talent Contest Rules and Requirements

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY June, 17 2011

This year, the Big lake Spud Fest will be introducing a talent contest to take place on Teen Night Thursday June 23rd 2011. The contest will be for local school age people K-12. Talent must be of one the following categories:
• Musical and/or Singing
• Theatrical⁄Amusement i.e.; juggling, comical, magical, dance, open

The winners of each of the two categories will have the opportunity to play on the Main Stage of Spud Fest Saturday June 25th, 2010 12:00-1:30 pm. Time will be split based on acts requirements there will be no fee for entering the contest. The winners, in addition to the opportunity to play a Main Stage each category winner will receive $50.00 cash.

The talent contest will be judged by a panel of three judges randomly picked which will select the top performance each of the two categories.

Judges Criteria
Judges scoring will be based on the following:

• Material selection and appropriateness – maximum 5 points
• Execution of performance – maximum 5 points
• Showmanship and stage presence – maximum 5 points
• Rhythm arrangement and difficulty – maximum 5 points
• Total points possible – maximum 25 points

Should a tie occur winner will be based on audience applause.

RULES OF THE CONTEST

RULES
All rules will be strictly enforced.

• All contestants will play a maximum of 6 minutes total
• No act shall have more the 2 members without prior approval
• There will be a maximum of 10 acts in the contest (either 5 of each category or a combination of 10 from the two categories)
• Contestants will be preselected by an independent panel from the list of entries. Contestant preselection will be determined by the independent panel and will be based on a review of entries submitted. Criteria for selection will include performance quality and other criteria, including having a balanced and varied set of performances.
• All entries must submit information utilizing Spud Fest talent contest forms (see link), and should provide examples of their work. The examples could include up to 2 songs/dances on CD's, DVD's, tapes, videos, written word etc. The material must be submitted with the entrance form, and must be received no later than June 18, 2011. (mail to Spud Fest PO box 215 Big Lake MN 55309
• For groups not selected submitted materials must be picked up no later than 6pm June 27th at the main food test. BLSF is not responsible for lost or damage materials
• All routines, music, choreography, and costumes must be suitable for family viewing.
• BLSP talent contest officials reserve the right to disqualify any act for any reason, including acts considered distasteful or vulgar.
• All decisions of the BLSF staff are final.
• Participation in the talent contest indicates approval to use any photo or video image taken during the event in future literature.
• A sound system will be provided. Any electrical instruments (bass and/or keyboard only) will be required to use the PA system provided as an amplifier. Individual amps will not be permitted. Drum kits are not permitted**.
• No piano will be provided.
• Only live music for act. (For dance groups, live music is not required.)
• Each act shall have a time limit of 10 minutes. (subject to change based on number of acts)
• Table chairs or any other props will be the responsibility of each act.
• Each act will be allowed 10 minuets for set up.
• All will be required to be on site no later the 6:30 pm Thursday June 23rd
• How to enter the talent contest
  • Fill out entry forms online which can be found below
  • Send completed form and accompanying materials to:
    Spud Fest PO Box 215 Big Lake MN 55309
    Download Application Here
  • Questions/comments, email info@biglakespudfest.com.
  • Call Lisa Kuehn (612)245-0980
• Final listing of talent show participants will be available on-line during the week of June 25th. In addition, the contest managers will notify the participants of final decisions during that week.

REGISTER HERE:

Name of Act:
Contact Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Email Address:
Phone:
Number of Act Members:
Brief Description of Act:
Submitted example of your act?	Yes No
Do you wish them returned?	Yes No
It is understood by all members of this act that SPUD FEST is a family orientated event. The use of extreme lyrics or lewdness will be grounds for disqualification and or removal from the competition.
YOUR DIGITAL SIGNATURE Act Representative - Please type in your name
Image Verification Type the numbers to right of box.