What’s New August September 2011
The excitement level is really building for KaraokeFest 2011, “the greatest Karaoke show on earth,” and it’s spreading all 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 10th. That’s right, Saturday. And you know what that means…it means not having to get up the next morning to go to work so we can all party, party, party!
First off, Karaoke Scene would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our major sponsors, Ace Karaoke, VocoPro, ProSound (Priddis Music Resource Co.) and Karaoke Kruise! KaraokeFest would not be possible without the generous support of these fine companies so please show them your support. A big thank you to our prize sponsors as well, Ace Karaoke, Priddis Music Resource Co. and Chartbuster Karaoke!
The excitement begins at 12 noon with the Crème de la Kids Singing Competition Finals. Contest coordinator, Candice Worl, and her staff have done a remarkable job of looking after the youngsters and providing them with this opportunity to show off their talents…and are there ever some fabulously talented kids competing this year. This show promises be a huge WOW!
At 3pm, the enormously popular Crème de la King Singing Competition Finalists take center stage. We at Karaoke Scene are devoted Elvis fans and always look forward to this one with great anticipation. The incomparable Tony Christina is back as the coordinator of this exciting and colorful event and we’re delighted to have him. The qualifying rounds for this contest will begin on Wednesday, August 10th at Dimples in Burbank and continue through Sunday, August 21st at the Orange County Market Place with 4 more great venues in between. If you like Elvis, make it a point to attend these highly contested qualifying rounds.
The multi-talented Scott Stewart, host of the hit TV show “What’s Up Orange County,” will be back to emcee both the Crème de la Kids and Crème de la King shows. Welcome back Scott!
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 another 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, not to mention being flown to Salt Lake City for their very own recording session at the fantastic “Home & Castle” recording facility, courtesy of the fine folks at ProSound (Priddis Music Resource Co.). And look out! “The Marshall is back in town!” That’s right, returning for his third “Fest gig” is popular Southern California radio personality, Marshall Thomas, as the host of the Crème de la Crème Finals Competition. The Crème de la Crème finals will begin at 6pm (please note time change from last year).
As most of you know, our Male Karaoke Vocalist of the Year for 2009, Abraham McDonald, was scouted by the Oprah Show team at KaraokeFest 2009 and went on to win $250,000 at Oprah’s Karaoke Challenge. And last year’s Male Karaoke Vocalist of the Year, Clint J. Gamboa made it to the top 24 in the recently completed American Idol. Who knows what may happen this year’s contestants?
Be sure to check out the KJ of the Year Award nominees. These are extremely talented individuals that have been voted the best by the Southern California Karaoke community at large from 4 areas: North L.A. County, South L.A. County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. The winners will be announced and the awards presented at KaraokeFest by radio and television personality, KJ extraordinaire, and now author, Manny Pacheco. The truth is, each of these nominees is already a winner just by having been selected as a nominee from the huge number of KJs in Southern California. The KJ 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. Please plan to be on hand to show your support for these talented people who make such a positive impact on your Karaoke experience.
EVERYBODY SINGS! 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 and into the night. Last year a whole bunch of folks made it a point to sing at each and every stage at least once. We wonder how many of you will be able to do that this year?
All you need to enjoy all of the special events and activities of KaraokeFest 2011 is a ticket to the L.A. County Fair which can be purchased at the gate or by visiting www.LACountyFair.com. The tickets are very inexpensive and will be your passport to a thrilling day of the Fair, singing, deep fried everything and tons of fabulous fun! Gates open at 10am and the “Fair” is open till midnight.
See you all at “KaraokeFest!”
