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In its 6th season, The Telegraph will welcome karaoke singers from across Southern NH to take the stage once again to compete for the title of Encore Superstar. NEW THIS YEAR - For those that prefer to sing with a partner, now you can! Singers may now enter the competition as a solo or duet entertainer. Entertainers may only compete in one category. Out of four preliminary rounds of competitions, a panel of judges will select sixteen solo and duets entertainers to advance to the final round. Each singer will have a chance to impress the judges as they strive to win the title. At the end of the competition, only one solo or duet entertainer will be named the Encore Superstar!

2012 COMPETITION VENUES
Tuesday, February 21
Estabrook Grill

Estabrook Grill

57 Palm Street
Nashua, NH
(603) 943-5035
Web site

Registration: 7pm
Competition: 8pm

Tuesday, February 28
Fody's Great American Tavern

Fody's Tavern

9 Clinton Street
Railroad Square
Nashua, NH
(603) 577-9015
Web site

Registration: 7pm
Competition: 8pm

Tuesday, March 6
The White Birch Catering & Banquet Hall

The White Birch Catering & Banquet Hall

222 Central Street
Route 111
Hudson, NH
(603) 579-3636
Web site
Registration: 7pm
Competition: 8pm

Tuesday, March 13
The Pasta Loft

Pasta Loft logo

241 Union Square
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 378-0092
Web site

Registration: 7pm
Competition: 8pm

       
Friday, March 30
FINAL COMPETITION
The Bounty Room
Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn

9 Northeatern Blvd.
Nashua, NH
(603) 888-1551
Web site

Registration: 7pm
Competition: 8pm

Preliminary Rounds: There is no cover charge at the venues however there will be a $5 registration fee for competitors.

Final Competition: Tickets for the final competition are $5.00 and will ONLY be sold at the door. Ticket sales for the evening will begin at 6pm.

Note: this is a 21+ event. Please bring a valid ID.

 
PRELIMINARY ROUNDS

- 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.

- 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.

- Solo and duet entertainers will compete against each other. They are not separate categories

- Four finalists will be chosen from each preliminary round. Sixteen finalists will make it to the final competition on March 30, 2012.

- Telegraph or Perfect Entertainment employees and family members are not eligible for competition.

- Participants may compete at more than one venue.

Click here for a complete list of rules and regulations

FINAL ROUND

Check-In Time: Finalists should arrive and check-in with Telegraph staff by 7 pm. The competition will begin promptly at 8 pm.

Songs: Finalists should be prepared with two songs that can be performed by memory as no monitors with words will be available.

DJ Service & Information: DJ Bernie D will be our DJ for the evening. Upon your arrival that evening you will want to check in with Bernie. It would be preferable if you send Bernie your song choices in advance. If every finalist does so, this could alleviate any song duplications at the last minute.
Call: 603-247-6469 or 603-247-6470, Facebook: www.facebook.com/perfectdjs or email: djbernied@hotmail.com

Emcee: Mike Morin from WZID will be our emcee for the evening. Be prepared for him to ask you a few questions onstage regarding the competition.

Appearance: At the final competition your appearance will be taken into consideration by the judges. You will want your outfit to enhance your stage presence and not be a distraction.

Prizes: Grand prize for the 2012 Encore Superstar includes but may not be limited to $1,000 cash prize, cover story and photo in Encore publication, opportunity to sing at a NH Fisher Cats game, and 4 hour recording session with a producer/engineer at IndieFair Digital Arts. Second prize receives $250 cash prize and third place receives $150 cash prize. Please note: solo and duet entertainers will compete against each other for the top three prizes. There are not separate competition categories.

Tickets: We will be charging an admission of $5.00 for those guests attending the final (there is no charge for participants). Tickets can be purchased the door only. In the past we have had some issues with seating. We have made arrangements to have more seating available, but please let your supporters know to arrive early.

Identification: Holiday Inn will only admit individuals who are 21 years of age and older into the final event. The staff will ask everyone seeking admittance to show proper identification, even if they are obviously well beyond 21 years of age. Please inform your supporters to be prepared.

Web site: The Encore Superstar Web site address is www.encorebuzz.com/superstar. Information about the competition will be kept up-to-date as the competition progresses. You will find contest information; photos from each preliminary round; and biographical information on all of our finalists and judges.

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 Kimberly Lencki at (603) 594-6471 or klencki@nashuatelegraph.com

JUDGING CRITERIA

1. Entertainment value (overall of performance) 1-5 points

  • How absorbing and entertaining was the performance
  • Audience reaction (applause)

2. Intonation and pitch control 1-10 points

  • Awareness of the intended key and mode
  • How accurately does the singer harmonize with the music
  • Use of vibrato (often over used)
  • Strength and range of voice

3. Expression 1-10 points

  • The use of phrasing (starting and stopping nicely)
  • Articulation (understandable words)
  • Dynamics (loud and soft)
  • Tonal color variation (smoothly here, gravelly there)

4. Tempo and rhythm 1-10 points

  • How well does the performer stay in tempo
  • Duration of the notes (holding notes too long or not long enough)
  • Awareness of the rhythmic style of the piece
  • Staccato and legato sung correctly

5. Stage presence 1-5 points

  • Facial expression and body gestures
  • Command of the audience through eye contact, etc.
  • Appearance of confidence and relaxation on stage

GENERAL RULES AND GUIDELINES  

1. Contestants must be of correct age to enter the venue. You must be a minimum age of 21 years by contest preliminary and final dates. You will need a valid ID at all venues.

2. This contest is limited to solo vocal entertainers. No duets or groups. Solo and duet entertainers will compete against each other. Categories are not separate.

3. Contestants’ performances will be scored by a panel of judges. All judges’ decisions are final.

4. Before the contestants compete, they must accept and sign the terms of competition waiver which will be available at the registration table of each preliminary event.

5. Contestants must be present to advance to the final round. This means contestants must wait until winners are announced at the end of each preliminary performance.

6. Advancing contestants are encouraged to bring family, friends and fans to subsequent rounds of Encore Superstar.

7. Encore Superstar events will be considered family friendly shows. The use of profanity, while not forbidden is strongly discouraged.

8. Leaving the stage area during a performance is not prohibited, but contestant should be aware it does make it difficult for the judges, cameras and audience to follow.

9. We don’t mind song duplications. But if we see duplication, we will give you the option to change before the show. You will not be required to change.

10. Only a limited number of performers will be allowed to participate, be sure to get there early to sign up. This is a first come, first serve sign up event. Registration begins at 7 pm with the competition beginning promptly at 8 pm. Roughly 30-40 contestants will be eligible to sing per preliminary event. The number of singers will likely vary from competition to competition.

11. Four finalists will be chosen at each preliminary venue. These sixteen finalists will compete at the final competition.

12. Previous Encore Superstar winners, and employees and family members of Telegraph Publishing Co., Perfect Entertainment and our judges are not eligible to qualify to become finalists but are still encouraged to attend and perform.

13. Participants who have not already been chosen to advance to the final round may compete at more than one venue. The registration fee at each preliminary is $5.

14. The Telegraph reserves the right to change these guidelines.

15. Final competitors should note that there will be no monitors available at the final competition. Finalists are urged to memorize their lines.

16. Contestants should come prepared with two memorized songs for the final competition. There will be two rounds: one, which all sixteen will sing and another, which the top three will sing. A winner will be chosen from the top three.

2011 VIDEO / PHOTOS

Congratulations to the 2011 Encore Superstar Winner: Bethany Moore

Check out the video from the 2011 final competition held at Boston Billiard Club:

Bethany Moore

2011 Preliminary Winners
Fody's Tavern: February 15: Jolene Beaulieu, Joel Iwaskiewicz, Myke Havoc and Mandy Corrigan
Fody's Winners  
Killarney's Irish Pub: February 22: Bethany Moore, Fatima Lewis, Jessica Amato and Barry White
Killarney's Winners  
Timber Grille: March 2: Phil Prescott, Angela Wise, Michelle LeClair, and Jessica Montminy
Timber Grille Winners  
The Pasta Loft: March 8: Lori Gilcreast, Benjamin Brinson, Denis Riendeau and Hanifa Kamau
Pasta Loft Winners  

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CONTACT INFORMATION

For exhibitor and sponsorship information:

John Armenio
Event Sales Manager
Phone: 603-594-6497
Email: jarmenio@nashuatelegraph.com


For general event information:

Kimberly Lencki
Event Manager
Phone: 603-594-6471
Email: klencki@nashuatelegraph.com



Official DJ for Encore Superstar:

Perfect Entertainment logo


Event Sponsors:

Budweiser

Budweiser Light


Prizes brought to you by:

Indie Fair

Fisher Cats New Hampshire

 

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