YouTube Entries Now Accepted for Wellington Idol Talent Contest
In addition to DVDs and CDs, Wellington is now accepting YouTube entries for it’s first-ever Wellington Idol talent contest for singers, singing groups, dancers and dancing troupes. The Grand Prize winner will take home a $750 cash prize, three Runners-Up will walk away with $250, and the top 12 Finalists will perform on television on Channel 18. Contestants must be at least eight years old as of February 1, 2012, must reside in Wellington or attend a Wellington school, and cannot be professional performers.
Contestants can send YouTube links showcasing their performance to Joe Piconcelli, Cultural Programs and Facilities Manager, at [email protected]. Contestants must complete their registration in person by submitting an application form, proof of age such as a birth certificate or Photo ID, and one head-shot along with a non-refundable fee of $20 per individual or $40 per group payable to the Village of Wellington on any of the following dates:
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Date |
Time |
Location |
Address |
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Dec. 5, 2011- Jan. 7, 2012 |
M-Th: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Wellington Community Center |
12150 Forest Hill Blvd. |
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Jan. 4, 2012 |
Wed: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Village Park |
11700 Pierson Rd. |
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Jan. 5, 2012 |
Th: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Village Park |
11700 Pierson Rd. |
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Jan. 7, 2012 |
Sat: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Village Park |
11700 Pierson Rd. |
In lieu of a YouTube link, contestants can submit an audition tape (maximum length of three minutes) on a non-returnable CD (singers/groups) or DVD (dancers/troupes) during registration. Please be sure to label your disc with your name, address, phone number, email address, age, and category as well as the title of your act. Entries selected for a live audition will be contacted no later than January 17, 2012. Live auditions will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 20th, 21st and 22nd, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Eight performers from each age group will advance to the semi-finals on Friday and Saturday, January 27th and 28th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The top four performers from each age group will then compete in the finals on Friday and Saturday, February 10th and 11th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. For the official rules and application form, visit City Hall, the Wellington Community Center, or the Events section at www.wellingtonfl.gov. For questions, contact Joe Piconcelli at (561) 791-4756.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.