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2025 South Central Fair Idol Competition Registration

Mandatory Rehearsals 10/5/25, 3-6pm | Competition 10/7/25 7pm. Please complete your online registration here. You will be asked to name your 2 song choices on this form.
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    You can get a sponsor (a local business) to cover your registration fee ($20). A sponsor is not required, but we'd like to know who to recognize if you do have one.
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    You will be required to prepare two songs even though you may only sing one in the competition. If the competition gets close, the judges may ask you to sing a second song before rendering a decision.
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    If you are not planning to play your own music on stage (guitar, etc.) We must receive your songs in mp3 format, WITHOUT background vocals. You can upload those now or send them via email. If your song is on Youtube, you can use an online tool to convert the video to MP3. We like this one: https://cnvmp3.com/v33. Please tell us how you plan to submit your two songs.
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    If you have your song files ready, in MP3 format (music only, NO VOCALS) Please upload them here. If you don't please email the mp3 files to: Tina.morgan@mecklenburgva.com
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    If you select YES, a document will be emailed to you.
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    Upload a selfie so we can introduce you via Social Media, and also so we can put your pic on the People's Choice jar!
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    What do you want the audience to know about you when we introduce you? Give us a little bio about yourself!
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    Registration: Contestants must register on or before 10/5/25 in order to compete. The fee is $20 for an individual and $25 for a group. Fees are non-refundable and must be paid in cash at rehearsals on 10/5/25 Each contestant will receive one free admission ticket to the fair. The Idol competition is open to all ages. Rehearsals: Attending Rehearsals on 10/5/25 is required. They will be held at the Chase City Estes Center beginning at 3pm. Anyone who has registered but is not present for rehearsals will not be able to compete. Songs: Each contestant must prepare 2 songs. Each song must be family-friendly and approved on or before the rehearsal date. Each song must be less than 4 minutes long. If the contestant is not bringing his / her own musical instrument to perform the songs, they must be provided in mp3 format (with NO vocals), either by email to: Tina.morgan@mecklenburgva.com, before 10/5/25 or by thumb drive on the day of rehearsals.. Contest Date: The date of the competition is 10/7/25 at 7pm. Contestants must be in place in the Grandstand area of the South Central Fair Grounds no later than 6:30pm. Late contestants may not be allowed to compete. Judges: A panel of 3 judges will score each contestant on voice quality, technique, dynamics and stage presence. Prizes are as follows: 1st Place- Trophy & $300, 2nd Place- Trophy & $200, 3rd Place- Trophy & $100, People's Choice- Trophy (The audience selects the People's Choice award by paying $1 per vote during the event; the contestant with the most votes wins)
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