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Updated: Oolitic Looking For Idol Superstar

Last updated on Monday, April 20, 2015

(OOLITIC) - The Oolitic Idol contest will showcase local superstars as they compete for the title of 2015 Oolitic Idol.

The contest will feature two age divisions: youth (10-17) and adults (ages 18 and up). Officials are taking the first 25 that sign up in each division.

Contestants will sing during a preliminary round on Friday,June 12 at the Main Street stage at 5 p.m. Winners will then advance to the finals held on Saturday, June 13 on the Main Street stage at 4 p.m.

During the preliminary round, each contestant will be allowed a small amount of time to perform before a panel of judges.

The Idol from each category will win a grand prize package including: $100, a plaque, t-shirt and an on-air interview with Super Oldies 105.5's Rick St. Nick.

To sign up to perform call Heather Machida at (812) 483-2603.

Oolitic Idol Rules

If singing along with music, contestant will need to provide their own music (on CD) at prelims, no vocals on track.
Contestant may use and provide their own instrument for accompaniment. Acapella singing is also allowed.

Contestants will need to provide lyrics to the song they will be performing. Please print and be prepared to present these lyrics at the preliminaries.

Maximum song length of 4 minutes.

Music/lyrics must be approved by officials before performance (no explicit language or message); discretion is up to the committee chairperson.

If under 18, parental consent is needed in order for contestant to perform on Main Street Stage. Waiver will be sent home at prelims. If waiver is not presented with parent or guardian signature day of performance, contestant will not perform/compete.

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