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Last Years Event

Ayr Idol Contest

The Ayr Idol competition will be open to youth ages 13-18. Participant
classes are open to any music genre including Rock, Pop, Country, Folk, Hip
Hop and may be accompanied by their instrument of choice or a recorded
sound track (no vocals on the recording please)

The preliminary competition will be held on Saturday June 10th at Knox
United Church starting at 9:00am. The contestants will perform one song of their choice. The classes will be structured according to age. After each class has been heard the panel of 3 judges will adjudicate each performance, announce the
runner-up then the first place winner of that class.

Each participant must provide to the judges 3 copies of the song being
performed or the lyrics (if music is not available.)

First place winners of each class will then perform a different song the
following Saturday at the Festival on the Dasani Main Stage. After a brief
adjudication of each performance, the Ayr Idol winner will be announced.

The 3 judges are local members of the community with prestigious musical
backgrounds. Their mandate as judges is to give positive feedback and
constructive criticism in order to encourage our young performers.
Each participant will receive a certificate. There will be a cash prize
awarded the Ayr Idol.

Rules for the Ayr Idol vocal competition

Open to ages 13-18 as at June 17, 2006
Must live within 20 kms from Ayr
One song is to be performed - must be memorized
3 copies of music or lyrics to be provided to the adjudicators
Each category will be determined by age - (includes male and female)
Contestant must provide own accompanist. *note a piano and organ will be made available at the church
CD music accompaniment is permitted providing there are absolutely no other vocals included on the disc
Microphones will not be used in the preliminary competition
Each contestant will receive adjudication after all contestants have completed their performances in that class.
No marks will be assigned.
First place winners of each class will compete on Saturday June 17 at the Fresh Ayr Festival. A different song must be performed that day.
Usage of a microphone may be required the day of the Festival
A keyboard will be available on stage
The judges will conduct a brief adjudication of all performances and then announce the First-place winner - Ayr Idol -
All songs must be age appropriate and suitable for family listening

For more information contact Norma Roper at 632-7720 or at info@freshayrfestival.com or view the poster online.