Oklahoma Star! at Fort Gibson 2009

Contest Rules 

The Oklahoma Star! Committee in conjunction with the Fort Gibson PRCA Rodeo is searching for singing talent for their Oklahoma Star! Fort Gibson contest.  Contestants selected through the process described below will be invited to perform at the Fort Gibson PRCA Rodeo 2009 event performance at 7:30pm and have a chance to be the 2009 Oklahoma Star! Fort Gibson.

• You must be a legal U.S. citizen.
• You must be 14 years or older to perform.  If a question of age arises an original birth certificate will be required.
• If you are selected as a top Five (5) contestant for Oklahoma Star! you MUST certify that you do not have:
  • A contract for talent representation (for example a talent agent or manager)
  • A music recording contract
  • An acting/modeling contract
  • A merchandising agreement

A felony conviction (background checks may be used)

All times referred to in this document are Central Standard Time (CST).

Contestants must agree that the decision of the judges and contest officials are final and that they will follow the instructions or direction of the judges/contest officials throughout the contest.  Failure to follow these instructions will result in IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.  The Oklahoma Star! Fort Gibson 2009 will perform the National Anthem at future Oklahoma Star! events but NOT be allowed to compete in future Oklahoma Star! Fort Gibson Contests.

The Registration & Audition Process

There will be PRE-REGISTRATION for the Oklahoma Star! Fort Gibson contest.  Registration will begin via email June 1st, 2009 at 12:00 am.  Submit registration information to davidbaileyprorodeo@gmail.com. Prospective contestants should monitor http://www.davidbaileyrodeo.com for the latest contest information.

Initial Processing of Contestants

The FIRST 20 CONTESTANTS to register per the stated information above will be contacted for further audition information.  The date, time, and location information will be forthcoming.  You must be present 30 minutes prior to your audition.  Failure to appear at the appropriate time may result in your disqualification at the discretion of the judges. 

Public Stage Audition

Each contestant will be allowed to perform a "signature song" in the public stage audition.  This song must have karaoke-type accompaniment in the form of a CD.  It is the responsibility of the contestant to make sure that this CD is accurate, will play in an audio CD format and is the ONLY song on that CD.  NO SINGING OVER AN ARTIST OR LIP-SYNCING WILL BE PERMITTED.  You may have a rendition that has BACK-UP vocals if you desire. 

ALL PUBLIC STAGE AUDITIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED; NO A CAPPELLA PERFORMANCES WILL BE ALLOWED.

If any contestant is deemed "unfit" to perform by the judges/contestant officials they will be disqualified immediately.  No person under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will be allowed to participate at any time during the contest.  Such behavior will result in immediate disqualification with NO recourse.  The decision of the judges/contest officials is final.

CONTESTANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO STOP THEIR AUDITION AT THE REQUEST OF THE JUDGES/CONTEST OFFICIALS.  Failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification and may be subject to removal by security personnel.

Contestants must agree to be audio/video taped or recorded throughout the contest.  Such material becomes the sole property of Oklahoma Star!.  These recorded properties may be used at the discretion of the contest officials.  The contestants name, likeness, image and performance become the property of Oklahoma Star! throughout the contest, without compensation.  This period will be extended indefinitely for the semi-finalists.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE CHOSEN TO MOVE PAST THE INITIAL AUDITION PROCESS.

The Voting Process

FIVE (5) CONTESTANTS will be selected upon the conclusion of the initial auditions.  They will be invited to perform during the pre show of the Fort Gibson PRCA Rodeo, Saturday, June 20th, 2009 at approximately 7pm.  Contestants are required to be on site and checked in with music no later then 6:30pm.  Not abiding by this time line is subject to disqualification.  Alternate spots will be available.

The TOP TWO (2) contestants will be determined by committee officials.  All orders are by random draw.  These contestants will perform during the rodeo performance itself and the winner will be announced immediately following singing competition.  All decisions are final. 

 The (5) Semi-finalist Requirements

Requirements for the top five (5) semi-finalists is listed below.  This list is not complete and may be subject to change.

• Semi-finalists will be required to sing 2 times at the June 20th performance:
  • Pre-show song - approximately 30 minutes before the start
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  • Performance song - at the midway point of the rodeo performance
• Semi-finalists will be required to have a minimum of 5 songs he/she feels comfortable performing with karaoke-type accompaniment.
• Pre-show and performance song selections will be determined cooperatively between the contestant and contest officials.
• Semi-finalists will be assigned a handler that will guide them through the Oklahoma Star! Fort Gibson process.
• Semi-finalists will sing from the Arena Floor unless otherwise directed by contest officials.
• Semi-finalists will be required to follow rehearsal schedules, attend production meetings, make sound checks, and any other requirements set by the contest officials.

Other Information

If you have further questions please contact the Oklahoma Star! Fort Gibson contest officials at davidbaileyprorodeo@gmail.com.