Do you have what it takes to be Southern NH’s newest singing sensation?

The 2010 edition of Encore Superstar is about to begin and we want you to show us what you've got!

Encore Superstar is a karaoke-style singing competition and the 2009 winner, Bobby Baker, walked away with the coveted Superstar title, a cover story in Encore, $500 and a professional head shot taken by Milford photographer Walter Schnecker.

We've upped the prize money this year and this year's prizes are bigger and better than ever. The 2010 Encore Superstar will win a $1,000 cash prize, the chance to sing a a 2010 Fisher Cats game and the cover story in Encore.

Our judges will pick the top four singers from each preliminary performance to compete and sing for the coveted title at the finals.

Don't like to sing but love to watch karaoke and want to cheer your friends on? Great! Make sure you stop in and say hello and enjoy the fun, nightlife atmosphere.

At each preliminary, as well as the finals, Steele Hill Resorts in Sandbornton, NH will be giving away a weekend stay so make sure you stop by and sign up to win! There will be a total of five winners.

Preliminary winners, more rules, information about our judges, events and DJ can be found below.

The 2010 Encore Superstar is Sponsored by:

The Timber Grille
57 Factory Street
Nashua, NH
Web site

Registration: 7pm
Competition: 8pm

- DJ for the preliminary and final rounds is DJ Bernie Del Llano of Perfect Entertainment. DJ Bernie has been the Encore Superstar DJ since its first year in 2007. DJ Bernie has thousands of songs available for our talented singers and performers to choose from.

- Preliminary judges are:

• Tom "Shades" Masson - Tom is the lead singer of Horizon, a New Hampshire band who covers everything from 3 Doors Down to Eric Clapton. More information about Horizon can be found at myspace.com/horizonrocks or you can contact Tom at horizonrocks@live.com
• Jill Arnold - Jill is a local karaoke enthusiast and was the recent winner of Fody's Karaoke Contest. She enjoys singing, writing lyrics and poetry and breathes all types of music.
• Jon Bell - Jon is a music studio partner at The Space in Lowell, MA. Jon is also the lead guitarist and vocals for the band Distant Relatives.
• Guest judge: Josh Logan - New Hampshire's favorite celebrity rocker will help kick off the 4th Annual Encore Superstar at Fody's Tavern on Tuesday, February 16. Josh will be our guest judge for the evening helping the other judges pick the top four performers of the night. More information on Josh and his band can be found at joshloganonline.com

- Registration for preliminary rounds begins at 7pm at each venue, competition starts promptly at 8pm.

- Only a limited number of participants allowed to participate, be sure to get there early to sign up. First come, first serve sign up system. Roughly 30-40 singers will fit into the nightly time slot.

- There is no cover charge at the venues but there will be a $5 registration fee for competitors.

- All preliminary rounds and final event are 21+. Please bring valid id to participate or watch.

- Four finalists will be chosen from each preliminary round. Sixteen finalists will make it to the final competition on March 26, 2010.

- Professional singers and DJs as well as Telegraph or Perfect Entertainment employees and family members are not eligible for competition.

- Participants may compete at more than one venue.

Click for more details on the rules and judging criteria.

Friday, March 26 Boston Billiard Club 55 Northeastern Boulevard Nashua, NH 03062 Tickets: $5 per person (Note this is a 21+ event. Please bring valid ID) Web site Ticket sales begin at 6pm Competition begins at 8pm

Tickets for the final show, held on Friday, March 26, are $5 and will ONLY be sold at the door. Ticket sales for the evening will begin at 6pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Peacock Players.

Emcee for the evening is WZID's Mike Morin

Final competition judges are:

- Kriss Soterion of Kriss Cosmetics. This will be Kriss's third year as a Superstar judge.
- Scott Kilgore of Project G. This will be Scott's third year as a Superstar judge.
- Bobby Baker, aka Bobby B. Bobby was the 2009 Encore Superstar winner and will be a judge as well perform at the finals.
- Keith Weirich of the Peacock Players. For more than 30 years, Keith has been performing in over 35 professional and regional theaters in the United States and Europe. Keith has a B.F.A. in Theater and Music from Otterbein College in Columbus, Ohio. This is Keith's first year as a Superstar judge.

A portion of the proceeds from the final competition will benefit the Peacock Players. The Peacock Players are New Hampshire's premiere award-winning youth theater located in Nashua.

Click for details on the rules and judging criteria for the final competition.

2007 Winner - Andrew Ross	2008 Winner - Kenny Silanskas	2009 Winner - Bobby Baker
AGE: 30. HOMETOWN: Nashua. QUALIFYING SONG: “Creep” by Radiohead. WINNING SONG :“Never Tear Us Apart” by INXS	AGE: 28 TOWN: Nashua QUALIFYING SONG: "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye WINNING SONG :“Georgia On My Mind ” by Ray Charles	AGE: 41 TOWN: Manchester QUALIFYING SONG: "Rock Me Tonight" by Freddie Jackson WINNING SONG :“Love Won't Let Me Wait” by Major Harris

Please note that The Telegraph reserves the right to change any rules, venues, contacts or prize information at anytime. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to Events Manager Jeannie DiBella at (603) 594-6434 or jdibella@nashuatelegraph.com