TALENT SHOW RULES
- There are two divisions: The Mini Talent Show for age 6-12 and The Maxi Talent Show for ages 13 and over
Age is determined as of September 1, 2018. A copy of the Birth Certificate must be provided
- Each individual act must complete a separate application
A contestant can perform a maximum of three times – One (1) solo act and as a member of two (2) other groups, or three (3) groups with no solo
- Contestants are eligible to compete only in one county’s contest
Anyone accompanying the act on the stage must also fit the age criteria. Adults may provide a pre-recorded accompaniment for the mini division performers
No professionals are allowed to compete. Professionals are those who hold a union card or who have been under contract for reimbursement for their performance
- No teacher/instructor can perform with their group
Time Limit for each act is five (minutes). Acts will be timed and any individual or group going over five minutes will be penalized 20 points (of the maximum 60 points).
All contestants must check-in at the registration table by 11 am for the Mini division and 11:30pm for the Maxi division. Any contestant using pre-recorded music for their performance must deliver the CD in good condition upon check-in. The CD should contain only the selection to be performed and be ready to play
An electric piano and sound system will be provided. NOTE: Provided electric piano will have 88 fully weighted keys
- No acts using baton, machetes or knives will be allowed
- No fire will be allowed on stage during the competition
- No rock bands will be accepted as contestants
There is no entry fee for the contest. Contestants will receive an admission pass to Fair for the evening of the performance
- Judge’s decisions are final
WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE AWARDS. If winner is not present award will be forfeited and awarded to the next contestant
Winners must complete the application for the State Fair Talent Show within five days of the county competition