Publisher’s Note: June & July 2015
“IT’S CONTEST TIME!” That means the 4 biggest Karaoke singing competitions of the year are about to begin. And this year they will be bigger and better than ever!
Once again, the finals for our hugely popular Crème de la King contest will take place at the Orange County Market Place 16th Annual Elvis Festival on August 30th. The qualifying rounds will take place as usual at venues throughout Southern California (final locations to be announced in the August/September 2015 issue of Karaoke Scene Magazine).
All of the qualifying rounds for the Crème de la Kids competition (for kids 17 years old and younger) will take place at the Orange County Market Place. The qualifying round dates are June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th. This year five finalists will be chosen each week to compete at KaraokeFest 2015 (no semi-finals). Details on page 16.
Crème de la Tributes, born last year, is back with a vengeance! If you sing (and/or) look like any popular singing star or character, WE WANT YOU! Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks, Whitney Houston, Tom Jones. Luther Vandross, Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Madonna, Bon Jovi, the list is endless. This is one of the most fun and exciting events we have ever staged at any KaraokeFest. Details on page 4 & 5.
Just like Crème de la Kids, all qualifying rounds for Crème de la Tributes will be held at the Orange County Market Place on June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th. Five finalists will be chosen each week to compete at KaraokeFest 2015 (no semi-finals). Tribute singers, come on out and show everybody your stuff!
KaraokeFest 2015 will happen on Saturday, September 19th at the fabulous L.A. County Fair in Pomona. All of the exciting details for KaraokeFest 2015 will be available in our coming August/September issue.
KaraokeFest 2015 proudly presents the hugely popular and highly prestigious Crème de la Crème singing competition that will be held at 18 venues throughout Southern California beginning on July 10th and continuing through the month of August and into September. This competition has been called both the mother and father of all Karaoke contests everywhere, so don’t miss your chance to compete for thousands in cash and prizes, your opportunity to perform on the main stage at KaraokeFest 2015 and be named “Male or Female Karaoke Vocalist of the Year.”
Many of you will remember that previous winners have gone on to appear on national television, win big bucks and even make it to American Idol. Who knows what could happen this year? You could be next!
We are so pleased to welcome back radio & television personality (and now author), Manny Pacheco, who will be coordinating this exciting event again this year. And remember, you may qualify at as many venues as you wish in order to increase your chances for making the “Finals” at KaraokeFest 2015.
All four contest “Finals” at KaraokeFest (“Crème,” “Kids,” “Tributes,” and “King”) will be streamed live to our website, KaraokeScene.com so that anyone, anywhere in the world, can enjoy the program. What a great opportunity for the families and friends of contestants as well as other Karaoke enthusiasts who cannot make it to KaraokeFest to be able to watch the show as it happens. FYI… many of the qualifying rounds will also be streamed. Be sure to check KaraokeScene.com for the streaming schedule.
KaraokeFest would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. I would like to take a moment to personally thank the Major Sponsors this year, VocoPro and MTU.com. We sincerely appreciate their support in making this the biggest and best “Fest” ever! We strongly encourage you to show your appreciation to these fine companies and their products.
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PLEASE BE SURE TO VOTE! Voting for KJ of the Year will continue until June 15th. Please support your favorite KJ. They work hard for you and deserve your support. In the interest of fairness, only one vote per valid email address and two votes per IP address will be accepted. Please read and follow the voting instructions carefully when casting your ballot.
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See you at the contests and at KaraokeFest 2015!
