- APPLICATION DEADLINE: All registration forms, with entry fee payment, MUST be received no later than 4 p.m. on June 15, 2010 to be eligible. Entry fee is $50 and is non refundable.
- APPLICATION METHODS: All participants must submit application available at www.rhodeislandsgottalent.com/enter.asp via mail or by hand delivery to the East Bay Chamber of Commerce, 16 Cutler Street, Suite 102, Warren, RI 02885 between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30, Mondays through Fridays. Fax or email entries cannot be accepted.
- FORMS OF PAYMENT: Bank check made payable to the East Bay Chamber of Commerce, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Payments must be received no later than 4 pm on June 15, 2010.
- REFUND POLICY: All registration fees are nonrefundable. Once you submit an application and payment this is an acknowledgment that the undersigned has read and understands this policy and all guidelines within.
- RELEASE: Applicants agree to have their performances available at www.eastbayri.com for viewing and voting by the general public in a concurrent campaign sponsored by East Bay Newspapers.
- COMPETITION DESCRIPTION: Entry description – Solo (1), Duet (2), Group Performance (3 or more); Subject / Style – Dance (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics/Gymnastics ), Vocal (Rock ‘n Roll, R&B, Rap, Country, etc.), Instrumental, Song & Dance, Karate, Gymnastics, Juggling, Comedy, Ventriloquism, Impersonation, Contortion, Magic, etc.
- ROUTINE LIMITS: There will only be one routine per dance organization
- AGE: All participants age 17 and younger (at time of application) must submit a release (release form provided by the East Bay Chamber of Commerce available on www.rhodeislandsgottalent.com signed by a parent or a legal guardian.
- RESIDENCE: All participants may be required to provide proof of residence in Rhode Island or Southeast Massachusetts, or proof of full-time enrollment in a secondary or college/university based in Rhode Island or Southeast Massachusetts. In the event that any winning contestant does not meet the necessary qualifications stated within these contest rules, all awarded prizes will be forfeited.
- DEMO: Applications must be accompanied by a DVD of the performance or a link to the online of that which will be performed at the competition, if selected. Performers must use judgment when selecting music and its lyrical content. Vulgar, derogatory or sexually suggestive words, inappropriate gestures and inappropriate dance moves are cause for disqualification. THIS IS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT (Rated G).
- TIME LIMITS: Performance maximum - 5 minutes.
- SELECTION: Rhode Island’s Got Talent Committee members will serve as judges for the application process. Judges score each performance on a scale of 0 to 100. Judges are assessing level of entertainment. Judges scores are added and divided by the number of judges. Based on the number of entries, the committee reserves the right to hold semi-finals if necessary to determine the finalists. Only the top 20 acts will perform in the competition on August 14, 2010 All judges decisions are final, no exceptions!
- AWARDS IN GENERAL: Money prizes to top 3 performances. First place: $1,000.00 cash prize awarded at the event on August 14, 2010. Second place: $500 cash prize awarded at the event on August 14, 2010. Third place: $250 cash prize awarded at the event on August 14, 2010. Qualifying contestants will be required to sign a written acknowledgement and release authorizing our event sponsors to photograph and videotape and use his/her name and likeness during and after the contest. Ownership of the entries DVD/video will belong to the East Bay Chamber of Commerce with a copy given to the contestants at no cost. Also, a professional invited to the finals day will be required to sign a form stating that professional’s skill brings him/her less than $10,000/year gross, and he/she may be required to submit proof of such.
- COMPETITION OBSERVERS: General admission to the competition is available on a first come, first served basis. Sportsmanlike behavior by competitors and spectators is expected at all times.
- FLASH PHOTOS OR VIDEO: Photos and video taping are allowed in accordance with the policies of our media sponsors.
- FOOD & BEVERAGES: NO FOOD, BEVERAGES, GUM CHEWING or CELL PHONES will be permitted in the auditorium during the dress rehearsal or competition. A representative of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to expel violators. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on the evening of the event at Barrington High School. These concessions will be available during intermission.
- PROPERTY LOSS & INJURY: The East Bay Chamber of Commerce and the host facility, Barrington High School, are not responsible for personal injury or property loss.
QUALIFYING: All contestants qualifying for participation in the competition on August 14, 2010 will receive invitation by mail no later than July 10, 2010, and are required to respond to the invitation by July 31, 2010. There will be no additional fee for those individuals invited to perform.
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