BIG NEWS!
BIG NEWS! Beginning with this issue, we are proud to announce the launching of the new “digital edition” of Karaoke Scene Magazine, “Karaoke Scene DE.” This is an electronic version of our publication that will be available to everyone, everywhere, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The “DE” will be filled with all of the exciting features, articles and information available in the print edition, plus many new surprises. You can access Karaoke Scene DE at www.KaraokeScene.com or you can subscribe and have it sent directly to your email address where you can read it any time you wish. And here’s the best part…it’s FREE! That’s right, no charge! If you wish to subscribe, all you have to do is go to www.KaraokeScene.com and click on the “Order Magazine” link and your own edition of Karaoke Scene DE will be sent directly to your email address.
KaraokeFest 2009 is looming like a huge cloud of excitement over Southern California. By popular demand, his year’s “Fest” will again take place at the L.A. County Fair in Pomona on Saturday, September 5th. That’s right, Saturday…especially nice not having to get up the next morning to go to work so we can all party, party, party.
The Crème de la Kids Singing Competition Finals will kick things off at 12 noon. Tony DeFazio of Starlight Entertainment is once again the contest coordinator. He and his staff have done a wonderful job of looking after the youngsters and providing them with this opportunity to show off their talents…and there are some extremely talented kids this year that will be competing at KaraokeFest. This year’s show should be a great one!
At 3pm, the Crème de la King Singing Competition Finals takes center stage. We, at Karaoke Scene, are devoted Elvis fans and are really looking forward to this one. This year we welcome Julie Woodcock as the new coordinator of this exciting event. The qualifying rounds for this contest will begin on August 15th and continue through August 23rd. For more details please check out page ???????? of this issue. And we are very excited to announce that the Crème de la King Finals will be hosted by popular Southern California radio personality, Barbara Brooks. Welcome aboard, Barbara!
The Golden Achievement Award nominees are listed on page ?????? of this issue. These are individuals and venues that have been voted best in their respective categories by the Southern California Karaoke community at large from all 6 Southern California counties, from Ventura to San Diego. The winners will be announced and the awards presented at KaraokeFest by radio and television personality (and KJ extraordinaire), Manny Pacheco. However, each of these nominees are already winners just by having been selected from the many hundreds of venues and thousands of individuals in Southern California Karaoke. The “Best” and “Most Supportive” Male and Female Awards will be presented at 5pm. The KJ and Venue of the Year Awards will be presented at 8pm. It is very important that the nominees be present at the event to receive their awards. And remember, the Golden Achievement Awards are truly the “Oscars” of Karaoke and the very best way for the Karaoke community to express their appreciation. So please be on hand to show your support for these talented people and special venues.
The Crème de la Crème Singing Competition continues to rock at the 25 venues across Southern California. It looks like it’s going to be a sensational show at KaraokeFest when the 50 finalists (25 male and 25 female) will compete for thousands in cash and prizes and the coveted title of Male & Female Karaoke Singers of the Year. We are so pleased to welcome back the incredibly popular Southern California radio and television personality, Shawn Parr, as the host of the Crème de la Crème Finals Competition this year. Shawn has become such an important part of KaraokeFest and always does a fantastic job hosting this event. We can’t wait to see what surprises Shawn’s got in store for us this year.
And don’t forget, in addition to the main show, there will be multiple Karaoke stages located throughout the Fairgrounds where everybody can sing all day long. Last year a whole bunch of folks made it a point to sing at each and every stage at least once. How many of you will be able to do that this year?
Then there’s the Karaoke Expo featuring Karaoke & music industry related vendors who will be there to exhibit and/or sell their latest products. Visiting the Expo is always a great experience. The Expo will be located in very close proximity to the main stage where our show will be taking place. Be sure to make it a point to visit the Karaoke Expo.
All you need to enjoy all of the special events and activities of KaraokeFest 2009 is a ticket to the L.A. County Fair which can be purchased at many retail store locations throughout Southern California. You can also go to www.LACountyFair.com and purchase your tickets there.
Karaoke Scene would express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our sponsors, Ace Karaoke and VocoPro. KaraokeFest would not be possible without the generous support of these fine companies so please show them your support.
The Karaoke Scene staff looks forward to seeing all of you at KaraokeFest this year on Saturday, September 5th. Gates open at 10am and the “Fair” is open till midnight. See you there!
