Newark Illustrated, LLC. / P.O. Box 25580 / Newark, New Jersey 07102 / Tele. No. 1.973.418.7000 / E-Mail:
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Rules & Regulations Letter of Consent & Liability Waiver Newark Illustrated, LLC., Soul Diggaz Productions & Elite Starz presents “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition, a new platform designed to find the next rising star(s) & jumpstart performers on the road to success.
1.Judges will have a point system with which they will judge each ACT. The ACT(s) will be judged by our panel of judges by the same criteria [musical selection, creativity, presence and routine delivery]. Judges can override any final decisions. 2.This event is a 2-Part show. The first round is scheduled for August 2009. The Final show is scheduled for September 2009. 3.PRIZES: [1] Singer will win 1st Place, awarded $250.00 cash prize. Along with a [1] song demo deal with Newark Illustrated, LLC., and Soul Diggaz Productions. [1] Rapper will win 1st Place, awarded $250.00 cash prize. Along with a [1] song demo deal with Newark Illustrated, LLC., and Soul Diggaz Productions. [1] Contestant from the Junior Category will win 1st Place, awarded $200.00 and a trophy. [1] Contestant from the Mini Idol Category will win 1st Place, awarded $100.00 and a trophy. Winner(s) will be determined by the ACT’s final overall scores, evaluation, and critic by our panel of judges. 4.Every ACT that
performs in the SEMI-FINALS will be video taped and/or photographed. The video(s) and/or image(s) will be edited and posted online electronically via YouTube.com (http://www.YouTube.com). 5.Every performer that performs during any performance must pay the required nonrefundable, non-exchangeable registration fee(s) and sign the RULES & REGULATIONS. Failure to sign this form will forfeit chances in securing a slot in any of the scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition. All registration fee(s) are final and non-refundable and non-exchangeable. 6.Removing and/or adding a person from registration is permitted in writing to Newark Illustrated, LLC. Please note that removal of a person from one’s ACT will result in that registration fee not being refunded and additional performers must pay the required
registration fee. 7.All performers are to conduct themselves in an adequate demeanor; foul language, obscene gestures, hate messages and obstruction of the venue’s property will not be tolerated nor accepted. If members of any ACT conduct their selves in an unruly, loud, and/or inappropriate manner within the venue(s)’ premises, the ACT will be disqualified and removed from the premises. 8.ACT(s) must be stationed in assigned seats / area until any of our “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition Staff Members notify the time of performance. 9.Each ACT is required to sell a minimum of 10 TICKETS at the going price of said scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition (This is required to win and receive full benefits of the prize(s) for the overall best performance. Failure to sell the required number of tickets and winning said category, prize will be based upon ACT’s ticket sales). Any lost and/or stolen tickets will not be honored. ACTs will be required to purchase any additional seats. Replacement tickets are not available. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Ticket monies are to be turned in by July 24th 2009. For further ticket information Contact Latifah Tele. No.: (908) 417-7175 E-Mail:
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are required to have their music edited for a duration, or length of time, of no more than 00:03:00 MINUTES. Vocalist(s) and rapper(s) are to have a T.V. track (instrumental with hook/chorus). 11.If any performance has a gathering of unregistered people on stage during time of performance, the ACT will be disqualified and/or music will be faded out immediately. 12.ACT(s) and related parties must arrive to the designated venue(s) on time the date(s) of the scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition. Otherwise, failure to do so may result in being removed from ALL scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition. 13.All mandatory meetings, if any, must be attended. Failure to do so will result in a [1] Point deduction from ACT’s overall scoring. To refrain from deductions or points and/or if one cannot attend all mandatory meetings, if any, manager / agent must contact Newark Illustrated, LLC. to turn in monies, paperwork and/or music. Attending [1] meeting and failure to receive contact from any ACT within the next 3 consecutive days (e.g. Friday, Saturday, Sunday), we will accept your forfeiture in any of the scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition; as a result the ACT will lose any and all monies paid into the scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition. and time slot(s). 14.It is not the intent to trick or deceive any person(s) that is a participant or spectator of the scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition. The scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition are created to give back to our communities and also give all performers a new platform designed to find the next rising star(s) & jumpstart performers on the road to success. 15.Newark
Illustrated, LLC., Soul Diggaz Productions and/or the staff from any of the
venue(s) of the scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition are not responsible for any lost and/or stolen items. Please keep all belongings, valuables, etc. with you at all times. 16.Any use of unauthorized props (Sparkles, Powder, Backdrops, Promotional merchandise, etc.) will be grounds for immediate disqualification. No one is permitted to throw anything from the stage. (CDs, tapes, shirts, people, etc). 17.If any ACT has items falling in error, points will be deducted from your overall scoring (clothing straps, hair, articles of clothing, etc.) 18.By signing the RULES & REGULATIONS, you, the Manager / Agent, are consenting to having the ACT being video taped and/or photographed and will not consent the broadcasting (local cable Television Network or News Paper) nor the selling of any video production of any of the scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition. 19.The scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition are brought to you and presented by Newark Illustrated, LLC., Soul Diggaz Productions and Elite Starz. 20.By signing the RULES & REGULATIONS, you are aware that the RULES & REGULATIONS are subject to change at Newark Illustrated, LLC.’s discretion. NAME (Print):________________________________________ SIGNATURE [x]:________________________________________ DATE OF SIGNATURE:________________________ NOTE: This consent form is the binding contract that one has READ, SIGNED, UNDERSTOOD and RECEIVED the RULES & REGULATIONS of the scheduled event(s) for the “Newark Illustrated Idol” Talent Competition presented by Newark Illustrated, LLC. and Soul Diggaz Productions. If one does not understand or agree with ANY of the listed requirements above, simply contact any of the sources provided above and DO NOT SIGN OR PARTICAPTE until all issue(s) are cleared.