2012Registration Open for Wellington Idol Talent Contest!
Calling all singers, singing groups, dancers and dancing troupes: you have a shot at becoming the first-ever Wellington Idol! The Grand Prize Winner will take home a $750 cash prize, three Runners-Up will walk away with $250, and the top 12 Finalists will perform on television on Channel 18. Contestants must be at least eight years old as of February 1, 2012, must reside in Wellington or attend a Wellington school, and cannot be professional performers. Contestants will be divided into three age groups: ages 8 to 12; ages 13 to 17; and ages 18 and up. Participants must register in person on any of the following dates:
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Location
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Address
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Dec. 5, 2011 -
Jan. 7, 2012 |
M-Th: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Wellington Community Center
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12150 Forest Hill Blvd.
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Jan. 4, 2012
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Village Park
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11700 Pierson Rd.
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Jan. 5, 2012
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Village Park
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11700 Pierson Rd.
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Jan. 7, 2012
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Village Park
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11700 Pierson Rd.
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During registration, contestants must submit an application form, proof of age such as a birth certificate or Photo ID, and one head-shot along with a non-refundable fee of $20 per individual or $40 per group payable to the Village of Wellington. Contestants must also submit an audition tape (maximum length of three minutes) on a non-returnable CD (singers/groups) or DVD (dancers/troupes). Please be sure to label your disc with your name, address, phone number, email address, age, and category as well as the title of your act. Entries selected for a live audition will be contacted no later than January 17, 2012. Live auditions will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater on January 20, 21and 22, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Eight performers from each age group will be selected to perform in the Semi-Finals on January 27 and 28 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The top four performers from each age group will then compete in the Finals on February 10 and 11 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
For the official rules and application form, visit City Hall, the Wellington Community Center, or the Events section at www.wellingtonfl.gov. For questions, contact Joe Piconcelli, Cultural Program and Facilities Manager, at (561) 791-4756 or via email at
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For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
