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The “New” McCree Theatre awarding $3,500 total to aspiring vocalists in contest

The “New” McCree Theatre presents the First Annual Vocal Talent Contest with submission dates from May 11-June 4 at 6 p.m. Prizes includes: first place – $1,000, second place – $500 and third place – $250 for each category. There are female and male categories. Registration fee is only $10 per entry and is non-refundable. The contest is open to youth ages 6 – 17 and adults ages 18 and up. Groups and duets, trios, quartets and quintets of mixed ages can apply. Professional singers, choirs, ensembles, lip syncing or recording artists cannot apply. All styles and genres of music are accepted.
Guidelines for applicants are as followed:
• Applicants must live in Genesee County to participate.
• Applicants will be asked to submit an additional performance for each round of the contest.
• This is a three-tier contest, initial applications and performances of unlimited number of contestants, a semi-
final reduced to five contestants in each category and a final consisting of three contestants in each category.
• A two-minute video with instrumentation and background (if applicable) can be uploaded to the “New” McCree
Theatre’s Facebook page—Facebook.com/the“new” mccreetheatre.
• All on-line registrations must be signed by a parent/guardian/foster parent/or someone over 18 years of age for
all minors participating. Applicants under the age of 18 must have the permission of a parents and/or guardian
approval to participation.
• No profanity or vulgar language will be accepted.
• Any presentation using profanity will be automatically eliminated. Contestants will be judged on the totality of
the performance, including costuming, make-up and surroundings. Contestants are encouraged to be as creative as
possible given the circumstances. Only one submission per contestant. Contest is not open to McCree Theatre staff
members, independent contractors or their immediate families.
• Registration payments can be made by going to the McCree Theatre website: www.thenewmccreetheatre.com or via
cash app at $theatre1.
• Applicants are not eligible to submit entries until all registration fees are paid. Further instructions on how
to submit will be forwarded to you after reviewing your application.
• Duets, trios, quartets and quintets must remit a one-time $10 registration fee for each group member.
• To apply submit application to: swhite@mccreetheatre.com.
• Once application and payment is made you will receive an email allowing you to submit your video on The “New”
McCree Theatre’s Facebook page.
• Judging will be determined by independent judges along with the number of likes each contestant receives via
Facebook. A combination of the two, equally weighted, will determine who moves forward to each round, and who
ultimately wins.
• Prizes will be awarded no later than July 31.
For details, please call the “New McCree Theater at 810-787-2200.

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