ShadoCon - Talent Search

Hello and Welcome to the very first "ShadoCon Talent Search" competition hosted at ShadoCon.
We will have to pre-judge the entries since we will only be able to take the top 10 for this competition.

NOTE: You may NOT show up at the contest with a form and attempt to enter. You MUST have gone through the pre-judging process to be allowed into the competition.

* Finalists must be at "ShadoCon Talent Search" to participate and must perform the talent that was submitted. Please read the Convention Performance Rules below.

Submission Rules:

Please read all the rules carefully before entering.

You may only submit one (1) audio/video file for upload.
Sign Into wwww.myconsonline.com
Select ShadoCon
Select Contest
Then Upload your submission

(Note: that the upload is for pre-judging only and you will be required to bring the equipment needed to perform your act to the convention.)

You will be notified if you made the final cut of performers within one week after the contest entry deadline.

Convention Performance Rules:

Please read all of this information so that there is no confusion of what will be expected of your performance.

If chosen, you must perform the same talent at the convention that you sent in. No substitutions are allowed.
All individuals/groups that will be performing at ShadoCon must be in line at the appointed time before the "ShadoCon Talent Search" competition. If the individual/group is not there, they will be subject to possible disqualification.
IMPORTANT: All individuals/groups must provide their own equiptment!
IMPORTANT: If you have music for your performance, all music must be brought to the convention and turned in prior to your performance. You must have your music in hand when you line up. Before you go on stage, you will present the music to the sound manager.
IMPORTANT: At the convention, the music you are performing to must be a single track which is burned to a CD that can play in any standard CD player. Please put ONLY the single track on the CD - nothing else. We WILL NOT accept MP3s. Make sure you test your music before you bring it.
Your real name and or group name must be legibly written on the CD along with the song name.
Instruments that can be carried onstage may be used; however, any instrument that requires a lengthy setup time, such as a drum kit or amp, may not be used in the performance. This is due to performance time limitations at ShadoCon. No instruments may be plugged into our equipment..ie..guitar mics.
All performances must not exceeded a PG-13 rating.
Microphones will be provided for you and will be wired into our speaker system. At the competition, effect lighting will be provided by our DJ at his discretion. Please do not request specific lighting.

Awards Include:

Best Performance
Fan Favorite
Judges Awards
*awards subject to change.*

FAQ:

Where and when is the performance held at ShadoCon?
The Main Ballroom on Saturday 3pm.
Where do contestants line up and how long beforehand to they have to be there?
Contestants have to line up usually 30 minutes before the competition in the ballroom.
Can performances be solo or group?
You may perform solo or in a group.
Can we perform an entire routine like a music video?
Yes, group routines are encouraged.
Can we submit just a partial song/routine on video because we are not finished with it yet?
No. You must submit an entire song/routine.
Can we bring our own microphones?
No. We will provide microphones for you.
Can we have special lighting with our routines that we make up?
No. We have found that it is incredibly difficult to try to provide custom lighting with a routine that we have not seen or rehearsed it to at least a few times. All lighting will be provided by our lighting technician and will be at his discretion.
Can I use a song that has vocals in it and you cancel them out?
No. You MUST bring a Karaoke version of the song.
Can I bring my band and entire instrument set with us?
Time during the competition is limited and setting up an entire drum kit would take too long. You may bring instruments that may easily be carried on stage. Instruments may NOT be plugged into our equipment.
Can we do stuff like have fake blood spray or possibly throw stuff into the audience like candy?
No. Anything that may mess up the stage or be thrown into the audience is not allowed. This is a professional competition.
We want to invite tons of people on stage with us. Is that ok?
No. You may not have excessive amounts of people on stage with you or call groups of people up from the audience.
If I am not selected, can I find out why I didn't make the cut and where I placed overall?
No. We are incredibly fair during the judging process and ShadoCon will not release information concerning your placement. The top 10 are selected and ShadoCon's decisions are final.
I/We didn't follow the rules and got disqualified. Is there anything we can do?
We don't like having to disqualify anyone. We're sorry, but if the rules are not followed and you are disqualified, we cannot help you. That is why we urge everyone to read the rules completely so the entire "ShadoCon Talent Search" competition runs smoothly.
I didn't make the signup in time and I really want to perform. Can I still signup at ShadoCon?
No. Do not show up and just expect to sing. You must have participated in the preliminary round to complete in the finals.
I don't like my song/routine anymore and changed my mind. Can I perform a different song, please?
No. You must perform the song/routine you signed up with.
We have this fun idea to enter with a song/routine and then do something completely different during the competition. Won't that be great?
No. You will be disqualified.
Who judges the preliminary round before ShadoCon?
The core convention staff judges the preliminary round.
Who judges the final performances at ShadoCon?
Our celebrity guests judge the performance during "ShadoCon Talent Search."