NJ IDOL – Vocal Competition 2012 Open to All New Jersey Residents Ages 15–29

The deadline approaches quickly but contestants still have time to enter for the 2012 Vocal Competition - NJ IDOL as long as their entries are postmarked by Saturday, February 11, 2012.

The 2012 NJ IDOL vocal competition is open to New Jersey residents ages 15—29 years of age performing all genres of music such as folk, country, pop, classical, gospel and rock.  The mission of this event is to provide young  local talents a venue to perform and an avenue in which to further their careers. 

A panel of judges will evaluate each contestant based on Singing, Musicality,  Appearance, and Stage Presence.  The winner will receive $500 and the two runner-ups will receive industry professional services prizes. Judges include industry professionals including:  Mark D. Conklin, Songwriter, Producer, Manager; Lou Takacs, VP & Associate Counsel, Warner Music; Rosemary Flores, Vocal Coach; and Lisa Coppola, Recording Artist.  For more information about the judges please visit our website at watchungarts.org. 

To enter, contestants must provide a CD or a “You Tube” link of no more than three (3) minutes of at least one song the contestant would be prepared to perform in the competition. One CD entry per contestant. The CD or “YouTube” link, entry form, waiver and fees must be mailed to Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 and postmarked NO  LATER than February 11, 2012.  This event is not associated or affiliated with American Idol, its sponsors, producers or participants.

The Watchung Arts Center, a multi-disciplinary arts facility serving Watchung and the surrounding communities and the Tri-State Area.  For more information visit our website at www.watchungarts.org or to place a reservation call 908-753-0190 or email at wacenter@optonline.net.  The Watchung Arts Center is located at 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ  07069.