Publisher’s Note: August September 2015
The excitement for KaraokeFest 2015, “the greatest Karaoke show on earth,” is 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 19th. 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, Karaoke Scene would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our major sponsors, VocoPro and MTU! KaraokeFest would not be possible without the generous support of these fine companies so please reward them with your support.
The excitement begins at 12 noon with the Crème de la Kids Singing Competition Finals. Contest coordinator, Phill Cross, has done a fantastic job of shepherding the youngsters and providing them with this opportunity to show off their talents…and there are some really talented kids competing this year. You’ll love this show!
At 3pm, the Crème de la Tributes Singing Competition Finalists take center stage. Singers impersonating any and all artists (except Elvis of course) should make this a most memorable competition. We at Karaoke Scene are very excited about this, our newest event, and look forward to this one with great anticipation. The multi-talented Phill Cross is again in charge of this exciting and colorful event, and we’re delighted to have him.
The Crème de la King Singing Competition is probably the most beloved contest we have ever presented. Folks love Elvis, and so do we! The qualifying rounds for this contest will begin on Friday, August 14th at the Starting Gate in Los Alamitos and continue through Sunday, August 23rd at the Orange County Market Place with four more great venues in between. If you like Elvis, make it a point to attend these very colorful and highly contested qualifying rounds. The finals for this year’s Crème de la King Competition will take place at the Elvis Festival at the Orange County Market Place on Sunday, August 30th. If you like Elvis, you will love Elvis Fest. Be There!
The multi-talented Scott Stewart, host of the hit TV show “What’s Up Orange County,” will be back to emcee the Crème de la Kids competition and Karaoke personality and web-genius extraordinaire, Phill Cross will be hosting the Crème de la Tributes show. Welcome back Scott Stewart and Phill Cross!
The Crème de la Crème Singing Competition continues at the 19 venues across Southern California. BULLETIN: There will be one last chance to qualify for the Crème de la Crème Finals at KaraokeFest. SushiKawa Sports Bar & Grill at 469 Magnolia Ave #101 in Corona will be hosting Crème de la Crème qualifying rounds starting Saturday, August 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and September 5th, with the Club Final Round on September 12th. Don’t miss this special late opportunity to qualify!
You’re in store for another fabulous show at KaraokeFest when the 38 Crème de la Crème finalists (19 male and 19 female) will compete for thousands in cash and prizes and the coveted title of Male & Female Karaoke Singer of the Year. “The Marshall is back in town!” Returning for his fifth KaraokeFest assignment 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.
In past years some of our Karaoke Vocalists of the Year have gone onto some pretty big things. 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 2010 Male Karaoke Vocalist of the Year, Clint J. Gamboa, made it to the top 24 at American Idol. Anything could happen to this year’s contestants.
EVERYBODY SINGS! In addition to the main show, there will be open Karaoke singing at the “Blue Gate Stage” located very near the main show stage where anybody and everybody can sing Karaoke all day long and into the night. We invite all of you to join the fun and sing to the thousands of folks attending the Fair on KaraokeFest day.
Don’t forget 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. The winners will be announced and the awards presented at KaraokeFest by radio and television personality, KJ, and now very successful author, Manny Pacheco. 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 approximately 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.
All you need to enjoy all of the special events and activities of KaraokeFest 2015 is a ticket to the L.A. County Fair which can be purchased at the gate or by visiting www.LACountyFair.com. The tickets will be your passport to a thrilling day of the “Fair,” singing, deep fried everything and tons of fabulous Karaoke fun! Gates open at 10am and the “Fair” is open till midnight.
See you all at KaraokeFest!
