You can make your registration payment through
paypal, credit card, or mail check (payable to LGR RECORDS) to:
THE FIREHOUSE CAFE/TALENT SEARCH
20 WASHINGTON STREET, MOUNT HOLLY NJ 08060
LGR Records THE VISION TALENT SEARCH GOSPEL OFFICIAL RULES
1.
General Overview of the Contest. The 2011 LGR Records THE VISION TALENT SEARCH GOSPEL Contest (the “Contest”),
conducted by LGR Records (“LGR Records”), is a search for the best Independent Gospel/Inspirational soloist, group or choir.
These official rules of the Contest (the “Official Rules”) describe the manner in which the Contest will be conducted. As described in
detail below, there are five separate auditions(“Auditions”) and separate rounds (“Round”) in this Contest: the finalists will be invited
to sing to win:
-10 Hour studio recording session!
-1 Song Digital Distribution Record Deal!
-Promotion Package! (Internet, Radio, Print, TV)
-Featured New Artist on The Vision Radio Show!
(Includes radio interview, 2 week featuring single)
Please read these Official Rules carefully as they contain important information about how the Contest will be conducted, and rules
regarding the music that can be performed in the Contest
2.
Eligibility. The Contest is open to all Gospel/Inspirational soloists and groups that meet all of the following requirements:
1. Each performing member of the Group (each “Member”) must:
1. be a legal resident of one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
2. be at least 18 years of age.
2. Neither the Group nor any of its Members may be a party to a music recording contract or any other contractual arrangement
that would prohibit or restrict the Group or any of its Members from: (i) entering this Contest; (ii) allowing their performances to be
recorded, exhibited, broadcast and used as described in these Official Rules; or (iii) granting the rights granted in these Official
Rules.
3.
How to Enter: Auditions will be on a first come first served basis. The registration fee must be paid to audition.
REGISTRATION FEE: Soloists: $50 / Groups up to 5 members: $150.00 / Groups of 6 or more $250.00
Any musicians or back up singers will be counted as part of the group for registration and determining the registration fee.
Auditions will be scheduled based on order of registration and will consist of one song performed either with or without a CD
soundtrack, or with your own musicians. If you will be using musicians they must use the instruments provided on stage. No musical
equipment or speakers can be set up for auditions.
1. Group Representative. Each Group must designate a representative who is a Member of the Group(“Group Representative”)
who shall be the spokesperson on behalf of the Group and responsible for the submission of all required information and
documentation. The Group Representative must be 21 years of age or older.
2. Method of Entry for: The auditions will be judge in part by audience response and in part by a panel of judges. If the group is
selected they will enter Round 1 of the Contest. The finalists selected to advance through the Rounds of the Contest will be
selected by a combination of all or part of the following: Audience response, panel of judges, audience voting ballots.
4.
Registration Information: The Group must provide all requested information in the registration forms (the “Registration Form”),
including the Group’s name; the Group Representative’s name, address, phone number and email address; and the name, address
(including zip code),
5.
Release: On behalf of all Group Members, the Group Representative must agree to and sign a liability/publicity release (the
“Release”). In the Release, the Group Representative must represent that he/she has the authority to act on behalf of the Group
and enter into the Release on behalf of all Group Members and bind all Group Members to the terms of the Release. At any time
during the Contest, Group Members may be required to provide additional signed releases, as determined by LGR Records in its
sole discretion. If any Group Member does not grant the Group Representative the requisite authority required hereunder and in
the Release, the Group Representative shall ensure such Member does not participate in the Contest.
6.
Competition Dates and Locations(Dates may be Subject to change)
AUDITIONS
15-May
29-May
12-Jun
19-Jun (THIS DATE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FATHER'S DAY)
26-Jun (TENTATIVE)
PERFORMANCE ROUNDS
10-Jul
17-Jul
24-Jul
ELIMINATION ROUNDS
7-Aug
14-Aug
21-Aug
28-Aug
SEMIFINALS
4-Sep
11-Sep
18-Sep
GRAND FINALE
25-Sep
All Rounds will be performed at THE FIREHOUSE CAFÉ, 20 WASHINGTON STREET, MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1. Announcement & Notification: The Contestants will be notified of the date and time of audition and if advance to the
Performance rounds, Elimination rounds, Semi-finals and Grand Finale of the Contest.
Performance rounds will consist of songs chosen by contestants.
Elimination rounds will consist of songs chosen by The Vision Talent Search.
Semifinals will consist of songs chosen by both the contestant and The Vision Talent Search.
Certain performances may require contestants to perform together as a group or in teams.
When advancing through the rounds of competition, contestants will be required to perform at each level in accordance with the
level of production set forth by The Vision Talent Search.
Rehearsals will be required at the Elimination rounds and throughout the remainder of the competition in order to increase the
production value of the competition for TV Broadcast. Rehearsals will be scheduled on a Monday Tuesday or Wednesday evening
at the request of the The Vision Talent Search Music Director. All contestants must make their scheduled rehearsal or may risk
disqualification.
Contestants performance throughout the Performance Rounds may make use of supplied back-line: keyboard, drum set, guitar
amplifier and bass amplifier. LGR Records, at its sole discretion, will decide what, if any, additional equipment, props or instruments
may be used. All decisions by LGR Records are final.
2. Performance Requirements: Contestants shall perform as follows: Contestants or Group Members may not leave the stage or
stage area during their performance. Each Contestant will have a maximum total stage time (the exact amount of which shall be
determined by LGR Records, in its sole discretion, and communicated to the Contestants prior to the performance). If a Contestant
exceeds the proscribed time limit, is late for a performance, or does not show up for a scheduled performance, judges may deduct
point(s) and/or disqualify the Finalist.
3. Judging: A panel of judges with considerable knowledge of the music business, performing, producing, and/or marketing will be
selected by LGR Records to make observation of performances and comment on each performance. After which, the judges will
decide as a majority group who will be eliminated and who will advance at each elimination round of competition.
A portion of the judging will be based on the contestant’s ability to promote themselves and generate a following. The audience will
be given voting ballots to choose one contestant to advance to the next Round. Your ability to generate the popular vote will be
considered in the 30% judging criteria of section 7(1.) of the Official Rules.
4. Grand Finale Finalist: The Judges will select an over-all winner for the Grand Prize of the Contest. The judges may at their sole
discretion consider the audience reaction and approval or disapproval of finalists in their decision.
7.
Selection of Winner: Based on the Judging Criteria, at the close of the Grand Finale Round, the Judges will select one (1) “Grand
Prize Winner” and one (1) “Runner-Up”.
Judging Criteria. The Judges will be based on the following weighted criteria (“Judging Criteria”):
1. 30% based upon presence, [including, without limitation, enthusiasm, connection with audience, ability to generate a fan base,
popular vote, and general appearance (poise, uniformity, and professional behavior)];
2. 40% based on technical merit, [including, without limitation, diction (clarity, naturalness, purity of vowel, and articulation of
consonants), (tone, quality, consistency, projection [beauty, freedom, vitality, resonance, color], and entrances), rhythmic accuracy
(control, balances, releases, precision, and evenness of vocal line [voice, control, and full use of vocal range]), and
3. 30% based on originality/interpretation (including, without limitation, dynamics/style, expression/artistry and musical
interpretation).
All Members of each Group selected as a winner at the Rounds or the Grand Finale Round must be on site to win, or that Group
may be disqualified, at LGR Records sole discretion, and the next highest scoring eligible Group may be declared the winner.
8.
Grant of Rights.
By participating in the Contest, each Group Member grants to LGR Records the right (but not the obligation) to (a) film, videotape,
record, interview and/or photograph the Group Member and the Group Member’s performance(s) at any time throughout the entire
Contest; and (b) distribute, publish, exhibit, digitize, broadcast, display, reproduce, and otherwise use and exploit the results and
proceeds of such films, videotapes, recordings, interviews and photographs, the image, picture, likeness, performance, statements,
voice, name and biographical information of the Contestant, Group Member, the Group name, and any material based thereon or
derived therefrom, edited or altered as LGR Records in its sole discretion so chooses in any manner, venue or media whatsoever
(whether now known or hereafter devised) (including, without limitation, on all forms of television, print, radio, broadcast media,
industrial and event usage, the internet and new media (e.g., podcasts, V-CAST videos, etc.) and any other media whatsoever)
anywhere in the world at any time, without compensation or permission, for any purpose, including, without limitation, for purposes
of advertising, trade, promotion and/or merchandising in connection with LGR Records, its products and services or the Contest
(and any subsequent or similar.
paypal, credit card, or mail check (payable to LGR RECORDS) to:
THE FIREHOUSE CAFE/TALENT SEARCH
20 WASHINGTON STREET, MOUNT HOLLY NJ 08060
LGR Records THE VISION TALENT SEARCH GOSPEL OFFICIAL RULES
1.
General Overview of the Contest. The 2011 LGR Records THE VISION TALENT SEARCH GOSPEL Contest (the “Contest”),
conducted by LGR Records (“LGR Records”), is a search for the best Independent Gospel/Inspirational soloist, group or choir.
These official rules of the Contest (the “Official Rules”) describe the manner in which the Contest will be conducted. As described in
detail below, there are five separate auditions(“Auditions”) and separate rounds (“Round”) in this Contest: the finalists will be invited
to sing to win:
-10 Hour studio recording session!
-1 Song Digital Distribution Record Deal!
-Promotion Package! (Internet, Radio, Print, TV)
-Featured New Artist on The Vision Radio Show!
(Includes radio interview, 2 week featuring single)
Please read these Official Rules carefully as they contain important information about how the Contest will be conducted, and rules
regarding the music that can be performed in the Contest
2.
Eligibility. The Contest is open to all Gospel/Inspirational soloists and groups that meet all of the following requirements:
1. Each performing member of the Group (each “Member”) must:
1. be a legal resident of one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
2. be at least 18 years of age.
2. Neither the Group nor any of its Members may be a party to a music recording contract or any other contractual arrangement
that would prohibit or restrict the Group or any of its Members from: (i) entering this Contest; (ii) allowing their performances to be
recorded, exhibited, broadcast and used as described in these Official Rules; or (iii) granting the rights granted in these Official
Rules.
3.
How to Enter: Auditions will be on a first come first served basis. The registration fee must be paid to audition.
REGISTRATION FEE: Soloists: $50 / Groups up to 5 members: $150.00 / Groups of 6 or more $250.00
Any musicians or back up singers will be counted as part of the group for registration and determining the registration fee.
Auditions will be scheduled based on order of registration and will consist of one song performed either with or without a CD
soundtrack, or with your own musicians. If you will be using musicians they must use the instruments provided on stage. No musical
equipment or speakers can be set up for auditions.
1. Group Representative. Each Group must designate a representative who is a Member of the Group(“Group Representative”)
who shall be the spokesperson on behalf of the Group and responsible for the submission of all required information and
documentation. The Group Representative must be 21 years of age or older.
2. Method of Entry for: The auditions will be judge in part by audience response and in part by a panel of judges. If the group is
selected they will enter Round 1 of the Contest. The finalists selected to advance through the Rounds of the Contest will be
selected by a combination of all or part of the following: Audience response, panel of judges, audience voting ballots.
4.
Registration Information: The Group must provide all requested information in the registration forms (the “Registration Form”),
including the Group’s name; the Group Representative’s name, address, phone number and email address; and the name, address
(including zip code),
5.
Release: On behalf of all Group Members, the Group Representative must agree to and sign a liability/publicity release (the
“Release”). In the Release, the Group Representative must represent that he/she has the authority to act on behalf of the Group
and enter into the Release on behalf of all Group Members and bind all Group Members to the terms of the Release. At any time
during the Contest, Group Members may be required to provide additional signed releases, as determined by LGR Records in its
sole discretion. If any Group Member does not grant the Group Representative the requisite authority required hereunder and in
the Release, the Group Representative shall ensure such Member does not participate in the Contest.
6.
Competition Dates and Locations(Dates may be Subject to change)
AUDITIONS
15-May
29-May
12-Jun
19-Jun (THIS DATE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FATHER'S DAY)
26-Jun (TENTATIVE)
PERFORMANCE ROUNDS
10-Jul
17-Jul
24-Jul
ELIMINATION ROUNDS
7-Aug
14-Aug
21-Aug
28-Aug
SEMIFINALS
4-Sep
11-Sep
18-Sep
GRAND FINALE
25-Sep
All Rounds will be performed at THE FIREHOUSE CAFÉ, 20 WASHINGTON STREET, MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1. Announcement & Notification: The Contestants will be notified of the date and time of audition and if advance to the
Performance rounds, Elimination rounds, Semi-finals and Grand Finale of the Contest.
Performance rounds will consist of songs chosen by contestants.
Elimination rounds will consist of songs chosen by The Vision Talent Search.
Semifinals will consist of songs chosen by both the contestant and The Vision Talent Search.
Certain performances may require contestants to perform together as a group or in teams.
When advancing through the rounds of competition, contestants will be required to perform at each level in accordance with the
level of production set forth by The Vision Talent Search.
Rehearsals will be required at the Elimination rounds and throughout the remainder of the competition in order to increase the
production value of the competition for TV Broadcast. Rehearsals will be scheduled on a Monday Tuesday or Wednesday evening
at the request of the The Vision Talent Search Music Director. All contestants must make their scheduled rehearsal or may risk
disqualification.
Contestants performance throughout the Performance Rounds may make use of supplied back-line: keyboard, drum set, guitar
amplifier and bass amplifier. LGR Records, at its sole discretion, will decide what, if any, additional equipment, props or instruments
may be used. All decisions by LGR Records are final.
2. Performance Requirements: Contestants shall perform as follows: Contestants or Group Members may not leave the stage or
stage area during their performance. Each Contestant will have a maximum total stage time (the exact amount of which shall be
determined by LGR Records, in its sole discretion, and communicated to the Contestants prior to the performance). If a Contestant
exceeds the proscribed time limit, is late for a performance, or does not show up for a scheduled performance, judges may deduct
point(s) and/or disqualify the Finalist.
3. Judging: A panel of judges with considerable knowledge of the music business, performing, producing, and/or marketing will be
selected by LGR Records to make observation of performances and comment on each performance. After which, the judges will
decide as a majority group who will be eliminated and who will advance at each elimination round of competition.
A portion of the judging will be based on the contestant’s ability to promote themselves and generate a following. The audience will
be given voting ballots to choose one contestant to advance to the next Round. Your ability to generate the popular vote will be
considered in the 30% judging criteria of section 7(1.) of the Official Rules.
4. Grand Finale Finalist: The Judges will select an over-all winner for the Grand Prize of the Contest. The judges may at their sole
discretion consider the audience reaction and approval or disapproval of finalists in their decision.
7.
Selection of Winner: Based on the Judging Criteria, at the close of the Grand Finale Round, the Judges will select one (1) “Grand
Prize Winner” and one (1) “Runner-Up”.
Judging Criteria. The Judges will be based on the following weighted criteria (“Judging Criteria”):
1. 30% based upon presence, [including, without limitation, enthusiasm, connection with audience, ability to generate a fan base,
popular vote, and general appearance (poise, uniformity, and professional behavior)];
2. 40% based on technical merit, [including, without limitation, diction (clarity, naturalness, purity of vowel, and articulation of
consonants), (tone, quality, consistency, projection [beauty, freedom, vitality, resonance, color], and entrances), rhythmic accuracy
(control, balances, releases, precision, and evenness of vocal line [voice, control, and full use of vocal range]), and
3. 30% based on originality/interpretation (including, without limitation, dynamics/style, expression/artistry and musical
interpretation).
All Members of each Group selected as a winner at the Rounds or the Grand Finale Round must be on site to win, or that Group
may be disqualified, at LGR Records sole discretion, and the next highest scoring eligible Group may be declared the winner.
8.
Grant of Rights.
By participating in the Contest, each Group Member grants to LGR Records the right (but not the obligation) to (a) film, videotape,
record, interview and/or photograph the Group Member and the Group Member’s performance(s) at any time throughout the entire
Contest; and (b) distribute, publish, exhibit, digitize, broadcast, display, reproduce, and otherwise use and exploit the results and
proceeds of such films, videotapes, recordings, interviews and photographs, the image, picture, likeness, performance, statements,
voice, name and biographical information of the Contestant, Group Member, the Group name, and any material based thereon or
derived therefrom, edited or altered as LGR Records in its sole discretion so chooses in any manner, venue or media whatsoever
(whether now known or hereafter devised) (including, without limitation, on all forms of television, print, radio, broadcast media,
industrial and event usage, the internet and new media (e.g., podcasts, V-CAST videos, etc.) and any other media whatsoever)
anywhere in the world at any time, without compensation or permission, for any purpose, including, without limitation, for purposes
of advertising, trade, promotion and/or merchandising in connection with LGR Records, its products and services or the Contest
(and any subsequent or similar.
OFFICIAL RULES
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