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| Rules |
| Rules and Regulations LOCAL LEVEL 2012 Using "burned" discs is a serious copyright infringement and is against the law *** ABSOLUTELY NO BURNED CD's OR CDG's ALLOWED - NO EXCEPTIONS *** National Rules Regional Rules |
| Talent Quest National Karaoke Singing Contest PO Box 946, Mustang, OK 73064 P: (405) 256-6492 F: (405) 256-6493 tim@talentquest.org Copyright © 2011, 2012 Talent Quest Design by Steve's Pro-Web Service |
1. All contestants must be 21 years of age or older. Any person may enter the national contest that is 20 years of age,
but will become 21 years of age on or before September 16, 2012. Local, State and Federal laws supersede these
rules where persons under the age of 21 are prohibited to enter businesses or locations governed by Local, State or
Federal laws.
2. Persons who entertain are allowed to compete as long as it is part-time income and that person does not belong to
any professional organization connected with the entertainment industry that would cause TALENT QUEST or any of
TALENT QUEST'S representatives’ to pay such contestant a fee or any other benefit for taking part in any TALENT
QUEST event.
3. Any person may enter the contest that belongs to an Organized Labor Union connected with the entertainment
industry, as long as that person is not disqualified by rule number 2.
4. Contestants MAY NOT utilize live props. This will include back-up singers, dancers or animals. Non-human props
such as costumes and other accessories are permitted. Musical instruments may be used as props, but are not
allowed as an accompaniment to the contestants' performance. Such musical instruments must be hand carried.
Larger instruments that utilize the aid of others to bring them on stage, or are difficult to handle will NOT be permitted.
An example of this type of instrument is a piano, harp, etc. Any prop used by a contestant must be carried on stage or
into the stage area by the contestant, and must be completed in one trip onto or into the stage area. The non-use of
live props will include the passing of flowers or other items to anyone, touching hands of an audience member or any
other similar act.
5. Contestants may use their own legally purchased discs or venues discs. It is the contestant’s responsibility to write
the correct number/track down for your song selection. If incorrect number/track is written down on your song card/slip
points will be deducted from your score. Points deducted will not exceed 3 points per judge.
6. Song time limit is 4 minutes. Songs going over the 4 minute time limit will be cut off. Judges will be instructed to not
to deduct points due to a song being cut off.
7. Contestants may sing the same song as another contestant.
8. Songs containing vulgar or explicit sex lyrics will not be allowed. Contestants who, during their performance, use
vulgar lyrics or perform in an obscene manner will be disqualified from any TALENT QUEST competition, No Rap.
9. Contestants will sing one judged song. If at the end of the first judged song there is a tie, the contestants, who are
tied for first place only, will sing another judged song. Contestants are not allowed to repeat the song used for the first
judged song. Should this method not break the tie, the judges will collaborate between each other and decide a winner.
10. A contestant may enter as many local level preliminary contests at different venues as desired in an attempt to
qualify for a regional level contest. Once a contestant has qualified for the local final contest of a venue, that
contestant MAY NOT enter another preliminary contest in that venue. Contestants may qualify for a regional only once.
11. Contests are divided into three music categories: 1. Country 2. Pop 3. Age 55 & Over.
12. Contestants, their family or associates are not allowed to have contact with a contest judge before or during any
contest connected with TALENT QUEST. Contact includes verbal conversations and handshakes. It is suggested that
Club/Venue provide judge badges to prevent contestants from approaching judges. This rule applies only before and
during the time contestants are performing. It is not reasonable to expect contestants; their family or associates from
having contact with a judge directly after all contestants have performed. Breaks for judges during a contest shall be
considered the same as time during a contestant performance and judges are off limits for conversation or any other
contact.
13. Contestants, their family or associates who exhibit offensive behavior during any portion of the contest will
disqualify that contestant from further competition. Offensive behavior includes poor sportsmanship, bad manners, and
lack of decorum. If the contestant, their family or associates exhibit offensive behavior after the contestant has
competed, and such behavior is in the host establishment, even after the winners are announced, that contestants
score will be nullified. If the contestant whose score has been nullified is a winning contestant, the next contestant in
scoring position for that particular category shall be the winner. If there is a tie for the next in line, the winner shall be
decided by a toss of a coin.
14. The order in which each contestant competes shall be determined by random drawing.
15. Contestants will be scored using a 50 point system:
Vocal Ability (rhythm/pitch/phrasing) 1-30 points
Stage Presence (movement/confidence/command) 1-10 points
Appearance (costume/attire) 1-10
points
16. Exception to rule 15: A club/venue hosting a local contest may at their discretion choose to use the approved
audience participation method outlined in the local contest manual. Any club/venue using the approved audience
method must post near the area of competition, rules concerning audience participation. The audience participation
method is NOT ALLOWED at a regional contest.
17. Decisions of the judges are final. No arguing with judges is allowed. Any contestant, their family or associates who
argue with a judge may be deemed to be using offensive behavior and the contestant may be disqualified from
competition.
18. Clubs/Venues shall post in a conspicuous place, the final scores of all contestants of a local final competition.
Scores during the preliminary portion of a local contest may or may not be posted and is left to the digression of the
club/venue. All contestants during the preliminary portion of the contest are entitled to know their individual score only.
Clubs/Venues are allowed to have contestants call back or e-mail host for their preliminary scores.
19. Complaints may be directed in a dignified manner to the contest host. If the host is unable to satisfy the complaint,
the host will furnish the complainant the proper address to lodge a formal complaint. Should the complaint need
immediate assistance, such as possible disqualification of a contestant, the host will furnish the proper telephone
number to lodge a complaint.
20. Clubs/Venues at the local level may, at their discretion, charge a contest entry fee. This fee may not exceed
$50.00 per contestant. A percentage of monies collected from entry fees shall go to pay contestant prizes or expenses.
No more than 50% of monies collected will go to the club/venue.
21. Clubs/Venues may at their discretion charge a cover charge to any non-contestant attending a TALENT QUEST
event.
22. Clubs/Venues entered into TALENT QUEST may hold contest dates from a minimum of 1 contest day too as many
as desired between February 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012. All local contest finals must be concluded no later than June
30, 2012 and the winners must be to TALENT QUEST no later than July 6, 2012.
23. No KJ/KJ assistant/Club owner/Venue owner/Venue lessee/their family or any other individual connected directly
with TALENT QUEST or TALENT QUEST contest may enter at their local venue.
24. No KJ/KJ assistant/ Club owner/Venue owner/Venue Lessee/their family or any other individual connected directly
with a TALENT QUEST contest regional site may enter at any local or regional level.
25. Any KJ/KJ assistant/Club owner/Venue owner/Venue lessee/their family or any other individual connected directly
with TALENT QUEST, and not connected directly with the national event, may enter the TALENT QUEST national
contest in Laughlin, Nevada through the self-sponsorship method as long as no other rule would prohibit the entry of
such contestant.
26. Winners from previous local and regional contests are allowed to compete in the 2012 TALENT QUEST events.
Exceptions: 1st place winners from the 2011 TALENT QUEST National Finals must sit out one year for the category
they won. Some individuals, due to actions after a contest, have been excluded from competition. For further
clarification, contact the TALENT QUEST office.
27. A group of local clubs/venues may, at their discretion, choose to host only one of the four music categories. A club
must make a reasonable effort to send an equal compliment of male and female winners to a regional contest.
28. Local clubs who are sending their final winners directly to the National Contest are responsible for sending 1 male
and 1 female contestant. This would include airfare/transportation cost to and from the National Contest plus lodging at
the Tropicana Hotel/Casino or River Palms Resort Casino in Laughlin, Nevada for the National Finals week. It is not the
responsibility of TALENT QUEST to furnish any contestant travel allowance or accommodations regardless of any
club/venue not fulfilling its obligation to supply the winning contestants with travel allowance, entry fee or hotel
accommodations.
29. Local venues not within a reasonable distance to a regional site may send their winning contestants directly to the
TALENT QUEST national finals. A reasonable distance would be a 150-mile radius of a regional site. A venue electing
to send contestants directly to the National Finals is responsible for the contestant’s airfare/transportation to and from
Laughlin, Nevada and hotel accommodations at the Tropicana Hotel/Casino or River Palms Resort Casino in Laughlin,
Nevada. It is not the responsibility of TALENT QUEST to furnish any contestant travel allowance or accommodations
regardless of any club/venue not fulfilling its obligation to supply the winning contestants with travel allowance, entry
fee or hotel accommodations.
30. Contest site definitions: Local sites are defined as the first level of competition, and are held primarily at
Nightclubs, Karaoke Bars and other such venues. Regional sites are defined as the second level of the contest.
Winners at local sites will advance to a regional site chosen by the contest committee. Criteria for choosing a regional
site will include, but not limited to, club size and proximity to other local sites. The National site is the weeklong
competition held at the Tropicana Hotel/Casino & River Palms Resort Casino in Laughlin, Nevada.
THESE RULES MAY BE CHANGED OR MODIFIED AT ANY TIME BY TALENT QUEST OWNERS ONLY.
but will become 21 years of age on or before September 16, 2012. Local, State and Federal laws supersede these
rules where persons under the age of 21 are prohibited to enter businesses or locations governed by Local, State or
Federal laws.
2. Persons who entertain are allowed to compete as long as it is part-time income and that person does not belong to
any professional organization connected with the entertainment industry that would cause TALENT QUEST or any of
TALENT QUEST'S representatives’ to pay such contestant a fee or any other benefit for taking part in any TALENT
QUEST event.
3. Any person may enter the contest that belongs to an Organized Labor Union connected with the entertainment
industry, as long as that person is not disqualified by rule number 2.
4. Contestants MAY NOT utilize live props. This will include back-up singers, dancers or animals. Non-human props
such as costumes and other accessories are permitted. Musical instruments may be used as props, but are not
allowed as an accompaniment to the contestants' performance. Such musical instruments must be hand carried.
Larger instruments that utilize the aid of others to bring them on stage, or are difficult to handle will NOT be permitted.
An example of this type of instrument is a piano, harp, etc. Any prop used by a contestant must be carried on stage or
into the stage area by the contestant, and must be completed in one trip onto or into the stage area. The non-use of
live props will include the passing of flowers or other items to anyone, touching hands of an audience member or any
other similar act.
5. Contestants may use their own legally purchased discs or venues discs. It is the contestant’s responsibility to write
the correct number/track down for your song selection. If incorrect number/track is written down on your song card/slip
points will be deducted from your score. Points deducted will not exceed 3 points per judge.
6. Song time limit is 4 minutes. Songs going over the 4 minute time limit will be cut off. Judges will be instructed to not
to deduct points due to a song being cut off.
7. Contestants may sing the same song as another contestant.
8. Songs containing vulgar or explicit sex lyrics will not be allowed. Contestants who, during their performance, use
vulgar lyrics or perform in an obscene manner will be disqualified from any TALENT QUEST competition, No Rap.
9. Contestants will sing one judged song. If at the end of the first judged song there is a tie, the contestants, who are
tied for first place only, will sing another judged song. Contestants are not allowed to repeat the song used for the first
judged song. Should this method not break the tie, the judges will collaborate between each other and decide a winner.
10. A contestant may enter as many local level preliminary contests at different venues as desired in an attempt to
qualify for a regional level contest. Once a contestant has qualified for the local final contest of a venue, that
contestant MAY NOT enter another preliminary contest in that venue. Contestants may qualify for a regional only once.
11. Contests are divided into three music categories: 1. Country 2. Pop 3. Age 55 & Over.
12. Contestants, their family or associates are not allowed to have contact with a contest judge before or during any
contest connected with TALENT QUEST. Contact includes verbal conversations and handshakes. It is suggested that
Club/Venue provide judge badges to prevent contestants from approaching judges. This rule applies only before and
during the time contestants are performing. It is not reasonable to expect contestants; their family or associates from
having contact with a judge directly after all contestants have performed. Breaks for judges during a contest shall be
considered the same as time during a contestant performance and judges are off limits for conversation or any other
contact.
13. Contestants, their family or associates who exhibit offensive behavior during any portion of the contest will
disqualify that contestant from further competition. Offensive behavior includes poor sportsmanship, bad manners, and
lack of decorum. If the contestant, their family or associates exhibit offensive behavior after the contestant has
competed, and such behavior is in the host establishment, even after the winners are announced, that contestants
score will be nullified. If the contestant whose score has been nullified is a winning contestant, the next contestant in
scoring position for that particular category shall be the winner. If there is a tie for the next in line, the winner shall be
decided by a toss of a coin.
14. The order in which each contestant competes shall be determined by random drawing.
15. Contestants will be scored using a 50 point system:
Vocal Ability (rhythm/pitch/phrasing) 1-30 points
Stage Presence (movement/confidence/command) 1-10 points
Appearance (costume/attire) 1-10
points
16. Exception to rule 15: A club/venue hosting a local contest may at their discretion choose to use the approved
audience participation method outlined in the local contest manual. Any club/venue using the approved audience
method must post near the area of competition, rules concerning audience participation. The audience participation
method is NOT ALLOWED at a regional contest.
17. Decisions of the judges are final. No arguing with judges is allowed. Any contestant, their family or associates who
argue with a judge may be deemed to be using offensive behavior and the contestant may be disqualified from
competition.
18. Clubs/Venues shall post in a conspicuous place, the final scores of all contestants of a local final competition.
Scores during the preliminary portion of a local contest may or may not be posted and is left to the digression of the
club/venue. All contestants during the preliminary portion of the contest are entitled to know their individual score only.
Clubs/Venues are allowed to have contestants call back or e-mail host for their preliminary scores.
19. Complaints may be directed in a dignified manner to the contest host. If the host is unable to satisfy the complaint,
the host will furnish the complainant the proper address to lodge a formal complaint. Should the complaint need
immediate assistance, such as possible disqualification of a contestant, the host will furnish the proper telephone
number to lodge a complaint.
20. Clubs/Venues at the local level may, at their discretion, charge a contest entry fee. This fee may not exceed
$50.00 per contestant. A percentage of monies collected from entry fees shall go to pay contestant prizes or expenses.
No more than 50% of monies collected will go to the club/venue.
21. Clubs/Venues may at their discretion charge a cover charge to any non-contestant attending a TALENT QUEST
event.
22. Clubs/Venues entered into TALENT QUEST may hold contest dates from a minimum of 1 contest day too as many
as desired between February 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012. All local contest finals must be concluded no later than June
30, 2012 and the winners must be to TALENT QUEST no later than July 6, 2012.
23. No KJ/KJ assistant/Club owner/Venue owner/Venue lessee/their family or any other individual connected directly
with TALENT QUEST or TALENT QUEST contest may enter at their local venue.
24. No KJ/KJ assistant/ Club owner/Venue owner/Venue Lessee/their family or any other individual connected directly
with a TALENT QUEST contest regional site may enter at any local or regional level.
25. Any KJ/KJ assistant/Club owner/Venue owner/Venue lessee/their family or any other individual connected directly
with TALENT QUEST, and not connected directly with the national event, may enter the TALENT QUEST national
contest in Laughlin, Nevada through the self-sponsorship method as long as no other rule would prohibit the entry of
such contestant.
26. Winners from previous local and regional contests are allowed to compete in the 2012 TALENT QUEST events.
Exceptions: 1st place winners from the 2011 TALENT QUEST National Finals must sit out one year for the category
they won. Some individuals, due to actions after a contest, have been excluded from competition. For further
clarification, contact the TALENT QUEST office.
27. A group of local clubs/venues may, at their discretion, choose to host only one of the four music categories. A club
must make a reasonable effort to send an equal compliment of male and female winners to a regional contest.
28. Local clubs who are sending their final winners directly to the National Contest are responsible for sending 1 male
and 1 female contestant. This would include airfare/transportation cost to and from the National Contest plus lodging at
the Tropicana Hotel/Casino or River Palms Resort Casino in Laughlin, Nevada for the National Finals week. It is not the
responsibility of TALENT QUEST to furnish any contestant travel allowance or accommodations regardless of any
club/venue not fulfilling its obligation to supply the winning contestants with travel allowance, entry fee or hotel
accommodations.
29. Local venues not within a reasonable distance to a regional site may send their winning contestants directly to the
TALENT QUEST national finals. A reasonable distance would be a 150-mile radius of a regional site. A venue electing
to send contestants directly to the National Finals is responsible for the contestant’s airfare/transportation to and from
Laughlin, Nevada and hotel accommodations at the Tropicana Hotel/Casino or River Palms Resort Casino in Laughlin,
Nevada. It is not the responsibility of TALENT QUEST to furnish any contestant travel allowance or accommodations
regardless of any club/venue not fulfilling its obligation to supply the winning contestants with travel allowance, entry
fee or hotel accommodations.
30. Contest site definitions: Local sites are defined as the first level of competition, and are held primarily at
Nightclubs, Karaoke Bars and other such venues. Regional sites are defined as the second level of the contest.
Winners at local sites will advance to a regional site chosen by the contest committee. Criteria for choosing a regional
site will include, but not limited to, club size and proximity to other local sites. The National site is the weeklong
competition held at the Tropicana Hotel/Casino & River Palms Resort Casino in Laughlin, Nevada.
THESE RULES MAY BE CHANGED OR MODIFIED AT ANY TIME BY TALENT QUEST OWNERS ONLY.
| Rules and Regulations LOCAL LEVEL – 2012 |