Lauren Barnes Winner Detroit Nov. 2013 -Studio Session
KALIE CINCINNATI'S WINNER ON THE GAIL HOGAN SHOW
Vanessa with Musical Director Debi 1st runner up Winner Detroit Nov. 2013
CLEVELAND WINNER MARIA JULY 2013
TAMPA WINNER LOWELL -JAN. 2014
AWARDS FINALE
APRIL 24, 2014
DOORS 5:30
SHOW STARTS AT 6:00pm
AT
THE PEGGY R. MCCONNELL ARTS CENTER
OF WORTHINGTON
SEE INFO BELOW
NATIONAL SINGING STAR
THE COLUMBUS COMPETITION
Singers of ALL AGES are welcome
Winner titled
COLUMBUS' SINGING STAR
receives
$500 Cash Prize
Television Appearance
Recording Studio Session
Professional Booking Opportunities
CHILDREN'S PRIZE PACKAGE AND OTHER SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS AND PRIZES
THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE
FOR COMPETITIORS
OPEN CALL WAS AT
The Mall at TUTTLE CROSSING
Sunday March 30 1-5pm
Monday March 31 3-8pm
Preliminary Showcase
Quaker Steak & Lube Polaris
Tuesday April 1 1-9pm
SOLD OUT!
Semi Final Showcase
Quaker Steak & Lube Polaris
Monday April 7 4-9pm
Sold Out!
Finals Showcase
Quaker Steak & Lube Polaris
Monday April 21 6-9pm
$10 admission to all Showcases held at
Quaker Steak & Lube Polaris
8500 Lyra Dr. Columbus 43240
Awards Finale
April 24, 2014
at the Prestigious
Peggy R.McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, Ohio
A MUST SEE!
Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington
777 Evening Street
Worthington, OH 43085
$15 admission
Reserve Seats Today
Includes 15 votes
For Your Favorite Contestant
Additional votes can be purchased throughout the competition showcases. Profits from vote tickets ($1 per vote) will benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital. Winners will be announced at the Awards Finale at the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center on April 24, 2014.
Here is your chance to be
COLUMBUS' SINGING STAR !!!
Participating is a FUN & CHARITABLE
way to lauch your singing career!
This competition is open to
EVERYONE who can SING!
FOR OPEN CALL AUDITIONS: Singers are encouraged to sing to a music track easily found by searching the karaoke version on iTunes. You may bring your downloaded music track on a CD, flash drive or smart device, or you may e-mail your mp3 ahead of time by pre-registering at www.nationalsingingstar.com. A sound system will be provided for easy hook up. Singers are discouraged to sing a cappella, but you can sing to a musical instrument (guitar is best). Please note that no piano or accompianist will be provided.
IF YOU ARE CHOSEN TO COMPETE
IT IS IMPORTANT TO:
BRING YOUR CROWD
TO THE COMPETITIONS
The open call auditions will determine which singers will be invited to COMPETE. If chosen to compete, you will be given a performance slot for the PRELIMINARY competition. This will be your chance to wow both the judges and the voting crowd. Semi Finalists & Finalists spots will be determined by a combined score based on both the judges scores and the voting crowd. Each of the 3 competitions, the PRELIMINARIES, SEMI FINALS and FINALS are ticketed voting events and will be open to the public for voting purposes. Tickets to attend the competitions held at Quaker Steak and Lube Polaris and the Finale at Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center will be available in advance and at the door Additional vote tickets can be purchased throughout the competition by attending or even online if you cannot make the competition. At each competiton, contestants are encouraged to pack the house with friends & family who can support your win by cheering & VOTING!
Profits from vote tickets ($1 per vote)
will benefit music programs at
Nationwide Children's Hospital
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT CITIES
TO AUDITION
Simply E-mail
the following info to:
gold2@aol.com
1. NAME
2. ADDRESS
3. PHONE NUMBER / CELL / TEXT NUMBER
4. E-MAIL ADDRESS
5. MP3 (if applicable) Please include this if you are using an instrumental (karaoke) track. Please see tips below.
6. Choose your time slot. Please let us know which day and what TIME works best for you. Choose any time between 1-5pm on Sunday March 30 or Monday March 31 choose time from 3pm-8pm. Your audition will be held at The Mall At Tuttle Crossing.
7. Confirmation Upon receiving your audition registration, we will send you confirmation of your time slot.
HELPFUL TIPS
1. You will have two-three minutes to sing at the open call so pick a song without a long musical intro. One verse and one chorus works best. You will sing entire song at all other levels of the competition.
2. Bring your instrumental track on a Cd, iPod, iPad, iPhone, mp3 player or flash drive, (we will provide the connection and sound system). If you pre-register, please include your track in your registration e-mail with the metered starting point of where you will begin singing.
3. If you are unable to find a suitable karaoke track to sing to, contact Debi she will be happy to find for you.
4. You may sing to an acoustic guitar. (piano/accompanist not provided)
5. Please select singing songs, no RAP for example. All genres of music appreciated in this competition from classical to pop music, broadway, standards, radio hits, opera, sing what you sing best!!! Original music not recommended. Please pick a song that will wow audiences and Judges of all ages (remember Performing in a competition takes skill to pick the right song, Let us Help You!! Please pick songs with a G to PG rating only (only appropriate lyrics will be accepted) The Music Director Debi will have to approve your song at the Preliminaries through the Finale.
6. Pre-registration is recommended. E-mail registration will help you avoid long lines... so register now!
7. Most important have fun! This is great experience and a good way to prepare for other upcoming auditions in your future!
NEXT CITY : CLEVELAND, OHIO MAY 4, 2014 (CLICK ON CLEVELAND AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE FOR MORE INFO)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS JUNE 1ST STARTS
CINCINNATI, OHIO JULY 6, 2014 STARTS
DETROIT, MICHIGAN SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
KEEP CHECKING IN FOR MORE ADDED CITIES
Is Proud To Support The National Singing Star Competition
Watch Some of Our Past Winners :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoGSOuNKhNo
Maddy Wanke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM8O5qJzTQs
Maria DiDonato
WHAT OUR CONTESTANTS HAVE TO SAY...
Hello Debi & Julie,
Just wanted to let you both know Morgan enjoyed the competition and that the both of you were just GREAT people to be around! You ladies are dedicated and your
professionalism is STELLAR! It was easy to see you are both very passionate about your work and it especially shows when you both worked with the kids. We always felt welcome and enjoyed you both the
last few weeks. Good luck in your endeavors! Again,,thanks so very much!
Kind Regards,
Karen L. Hilliard
******
Dear Julie & Debi,
Thank you so much for allowing me to participate in one of the most exciting
events I have ever had the opportunity to be involved with. The performances
were all awesome and the cause was phenomenal. Over $13,000 for the children is definitely something to be proud of and I'm honored that I could contribute
as well. Thank you for embracing me into the family. It was a rewarding experience that I will cherish. You both did an awesome job with everything! Again thanks so much . I look
forward to future events. God bless you!
Lorna Wadlington
NATIONAL SINGING STAR
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WHEN YOU SING IN THE NATIONAL SINGING STAR COMPETITION YOUR VOICE IS HELPING CHILDREN! SO SING IT FORWARD!
Each of the 4 competitions, the PRELIMINARIES, SEMI FINALS, FINALS and AWARDS FINALE are ticketed events and will be open to the public for entertainment and voting purposes. Tickets to attend the competitions, held at QUAKER STEAK AND LUBE (THUNDER ALLEY) are $10 (10 votes) and the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center will be available at the door for $15 per person (which includes 15 votes ). YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE THROUGH PAY PAL.
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TO AUDITION
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to the competitors.
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Preliminaries
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Finals
AWARDS FINALE
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Upon receipt of your Event Ticket Payment, you will receive an email confirmation soon after. Make sure you tell us who you are voting for in pay pal details. 10 complimentary votes (15 at Finale) for your favorite competitor will be added to their score and your receipt is your ticket for one of the events.
"WHO IS RUNNING THE SHOW??"
JULIE MATTHEWS has worked successfully as a character actress, on-camera talent, vocalist, agent, casting director, talent scout, producer, television director, acting coach, publicist and writer. Julie's latest film project, the feature film documentary, EGGSHELLAND, which she co-produced, has earned numerous awards at film festivals nationally and internationally. Her latest writing effort is the film screenplay, SOUPERNATURAL and THE CONtest, which she is also co-producing and casting.
Her motion pictures casting credits include "Babe Ruth", "Hoffa", "Public Eye", "Dead and Alive", "A Christmas Story", "Major League", "The Light of Day" and "Bob Roberts", "The Year That Trembled", "Killing Ruth", and currently, "Soupernatural" and "The CONtest", both in development. Her on screen film credits include: "A Christmas Story", "Major League", "The Light of Day", and "Bob Roberts". Her commercial casting credits include Ford Motor Company, and Target. Julie produced and hosted the local television show "Cleveland Rocks" for 6 seasons.
In New York City, Julie studied acting under the famed Actors Studio. She also studied at HB Studio with the late Sandy Dennis, Charles Nelson Reily, Hal Holden and Ute Hagan.
As founder and director of the American Performing Arts Network, Julie developed the critically acclaimed workshop, "How To Get Into Show Business The Right Way", which was featured on numerous national and local television talk shows and newscasts, on radio and in newspapers including 60 Minutes, Sally Jesse Raphael, USA Today, New York Times, and WLUP Chicago with Danny Bonaduce. Julie was the focus of a featured segment on 60 MINUTES with The Donna Reed Show's PAUL PETERSEN, recognizing her talent and ability to coach actors and direct screen tests.
Julie started her singing career as the youngest member to ever be admitted into the Singing Angels. She was a vocalist for four years with the popular harmonizing quartet, Tuxedo Junction. She currently works as a studio vocalist recording back up harmonies for several recording artists. Julie currently sings with the popular 60's girl group, THE POPTARTS, who recently composed and recorded an original Christmas album. Two songs from their new record, (one sung by Julie), are currently featured in the LIFETIME movie, Love At The Christmas Table.
Julie Matthews
www.IMDB.com (Film & TV Credits)
www.eggshellandmovie.com
www.soupernaturalmovie.com
www.the-poptarts.com
www.photogenicbaby.com
www.nationalsingingstar.com
Born and raised in the rock and roll city of Cleveland, Ohio, DEBI LEWIN has more than 34 years of experience in show business as a professional singer, entertainer, dancer, band manager and producer. Debi's knowledge of music comes from a history of three generations of musicians. The Lewin family is recognized for their vast musical backgrounds spanning from classical and theatrical to rock and roll.
Debi started her career in 1980 in musical theater. Starring in such productions as "Evita," playing the notorious "Eva Peron," "Cassie" in "A Chorus Line" and also producing and performing in many Broadway reviews and One Woman Shows. Moving from genre to genre and singing in four languages makes Debi very versatile.
Performing in Las Vegas with Wayne Newton at the "Sand's Hotel" and on the Jerry Lewis Telethon has been one of the many highlights of Debi's career. She has also performed in Las Vegas at "Caesar's Palace," "The Aladdin," "Sahara," "Stratosphere" and "The Riviera Hotel."
Co-hosting the Dennis Lewin radio show in Cleveland on 1300 WERE in the late 1990's and managing and performing in "The Cover Girls" voted #1 band in Cleveland, Debi has also had the pleasure of performing with or doing background vocals for Lou Gramm, Andy Kim, Ron Dante, The Scintas, Eric Carmen, Mitch Ryder, Chris Montez, Felix Cavaliere, Maxine Nightingale, Southside Johnny, Deniece Williams, Patty Smythe, Kim Carnes, Louis Prima Jr and the beat goes on.
She also had the pleasure to have promoted shows for Sonny Geraci of "The Outsiders," and recently performed with Paul Shaffer and "The David Letterman Band" at "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."
Debi, during the holiday season 2008, had the pleasure of performing with TV and stage and recording star "Billy Hufsey." Over the 10-year period of 1997-2007, Debi performed in Cleveland and across the country with the nationwide popular Pink Floyd tribute band, "Wish You Were Here," as well as singing background vocals, both recorded and live, for "Beau Coup" and Michael Stanley.
Currently Debi shares the spotlight with fellow vocalist Jennifer Lee in "DIVA" and also performs with her very talented brother, Dennis Lewin. Debi Lewin's CD "A Woman of Standards" is aired on radio station 91.5 in Cleveland.
www.debilewin.com
PROUDLY THE MUSICAL DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL SINGING STAR COMPETITION, HER MAIN GOAL IS TO HELP UNDISCOVERED TALENT AND SUPPORT THEM AS THEY WORK TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM BY SUPPORTING SINGERS AND OFFERING HER EXPERTISE AND TIME.
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