Fanime Con 2010 Acoustikaraoke! Contest Rules

[Hank-KKD]

Fanime Con 2010 Acoustikaraoke! Contest Rules

Play a musical instrument? If you've ever had the desire to show off your music instrumental skills on stage, or just watch your fellow anime fans jam, we've got a contest for you! The Acoustikaraoke! Contest will be held at 3PM on Sunday, May 30, 2009.

We'll provide the microphones- you'll provide the instruments and music. Contestants need not actually sing in the contest to perform (although it is still welcome); this is a chance to play some BGM, do a special arrangement/cover, or even present your own original composition (as long as it is anime/manga/video game inspired). The only limit really is your musical imagination.

Some examples of things you can do include:

• Vocal performance with live instrument accompaniment
• Solo instrument or small instrument ensemble
• Instrument with accompanying track
• Unique a cappella interpretation of an anime song (also see note below on a cappella performances)

Please note that this contest is intended for individuals or small groups. Full bands are beyond the scope of this event.

Signups
This is a completely separate event from the main Karaoke Contest. You are more than welcome to enter the main contest, this event, and any of the other Karaoke events.

Signups for this event will begin when the Karaoke room first opens on Friday. Also, the room will be open one hour early (Sunday 2PM) for last-minute signups. There will be a limit of 15 acts. Contest spots are first come, first serve. If there is enough interest, we will add an "open acoustikaraoke" session after the contest.


Rules
You must have a valid Fanime Con badge for the day of the event (Sunday).

You must bring your own instruments. We will only provide microphones. We might also provide a keyboard (not guaranteed at this time).

If you wish to use an amp, you may bring a standalone personal amp that you can carry yourself onto the stage.

No equipment other than the microphones can be plugged into the PA system.

Any accompanying music must be provided at contest signup in CD or song ID from our library.

For any instruments requiring setup, setup must be done in less than three minutes.

Performances are limited to six minutes per act.

a cappella singers are expected to have a good knowledge of their songs, or at least have a lyrics sheet handy. There is no penalty for having a lyrics sheet on stage. Also, for a cappella contestants to be competitive, your particular rendition should be more than just a straight singing of the original version of the song.

Awards:

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

• Best Overall Performance
• Best Group Performance
• Best Solo Performance

The judges reserve the right to award other prizes at their discretion. All decisions of the judges are final.

[CaptainYossarian]

Would a Caberet style "Fly Me to the Moon" be an appropriate entry? Would I be allowed to have an accompanist? If not I'll probably end up doing something from Cowboy Bebop.

[Hank-KKD]

Would a Caberet style "Fly Me to the Moon" be an appropriate entry? Would I be allowed to have an accompanist? If not I'll probably end up doing something from Cowboy Bebop.

Yes, singer and accompanist would be fine.