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New KWCUSA REGIONS

Map of New KWCUSA Regions

 

Why modify regions?

We have had many discussions with media, sponsors, and venues and everyone thought that reducing the regions to six would provide more opportunity. When you look at things like television, they want 6 to 8 week shows. This will allow each region to be covered and then the national. This also gives us the opportunity to spread the Regional competition in such a way that sponsors, judges, and KWCUSA can all attend these very important events. Another benefit is we can now go by regional names that tie to many other events and organizations. So there were lots of reasons and we actually started to do it last year. So let us know what you think.

 

Challenge to Oprah Show

No word from Oprah yet. We know it is busy time of year for them so we will give them a little time.
Karaoke World Championships USA has sent a challenge to the producers at the Oprah Show. Wendell Payne President of Karaoke World Championships USA says,

"We had discussed our competition and all the great things about karaoke with two producers prior to their decision to run 'Oprah's Karaoke Challenge'. We were very happy that they portrayed Karaoke in a positive way and provided the opportunity to karaoke singers. However we felt that a few weeks of qualification was not comparable to our ten months of nationwide competition. So we made the decision to challenge the Oprah Show to allow our 2010 National Champions, 1 male and 1 female to compete on her next Karaoke Challenge."

KWCUSA anxiously awaits their decision. KWCUSA is providing the opportunity for karaoke singers across the country to compete and ultimately win the chance to represent our country in world competition in September 2010. Local qualifying competitions began in October and will continue to run until May 31, 2010. State and Regional competitions will follow in June and July.

 

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Roland Music Becomes KWC Sponsor, USA aligns regions  

Special Thanks to our sponsors

Chartbuster Karaoke Logo

Chartbuster Karaoke

Chartbuster Karaoke has been our biggest supporter as we grew this competition to what it is today. Each of our sponsors are important to KWCUSA, to Karaoke, and most of all to our singers. We are growing with more competions, more sponsors, and more opportunity. As we grow, there will be challenges and especially as we attempt to involve every player in the karaoke industry to provide more opportunity. So a special thank-you to Norbert and David at Chartbuster Karaoke.

We would also like to thank

The Karaoke Channel

The Karaoke Channel

The Karaoke Channel for their support since last year. We enjoy working with all the people there and as we grow KWC-Canada with MeandMic.com, I'm sure this partnership will grow.

And welcome to Sound Choice. We are still defining our relationship with a focus on supporting Kjs that use legal karaoke music.

Sound Choice

Sound Choice Karaoke

Roland Europe and KWC Organization

Roland Europe and KWC Organization

Roland Europe and KWC

Roland Europe and KWC Organization have entered into Roland Europe and KWC Organization have entered into worldwide partnership! KWC Organization flew to the picturesque town of San Benedetto Del Tronto (Italy) to meet the good people of Roland Europe and to discuss the details of the cooperation. The three day visit included familiarizing with the Italian culture and the Roland Europe campus (including Roland Europe factory and Roland DG factory). From every aspect, the trip was a success and both parties want to disclose that a fruitful partnership is on its way. The details will be announced later. 

This is great news for karaoke everywhere. More later as we get more details.

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Brian Scott

Brian Scott 2009 National Male Champion

Brian Scott Helpful Hints for Singers

Hi everyone, it's Brian Scott... your 2009 KWCUSA National Male Champion and International Top 10 Champion. What a fantastic year I've had representing the KWCUSA organization. The experience has been so fullfilling and it has allowed me to make friends all over the world. Thank you so much to Wendell, Pam, Cindy, my wonderful home town of Ruidoso, New Mexico and all of my wonderful fans for supporting me this past year. I've made memories that will last a lifetime. 

So as you all prepare for your local, state, regional or national competitions, I thought I would put together a few tips I have learned along the way to help you make the best of your performances. I look forward to seeing all the talented performers at this year's National competition in Cincinnati, Ohio.

HELPFUL TIPS FOR ALL SINGERS

LOOK THE PART- Your image on stage is vital to your performance. Your attire must always be age appropriate and relate to the genre of music you are singing. Judges are always looking to see how professional the singer looks and a great outfit will tell them you mean business. Also remember that if you are in a competition where you are required to sing more than one song, bring several outfits to change into. It will definitely leave a lasting impression on the judges.

STAGE PRESENCE-  Being comfortable on stage comes natural for some, but for others.....it's extremely difficult. That's why practice makes perfect. I recommend singing Karaoke in front of as many audience's as you can before a competition so that your presence on stage becomes more relaxed and comfortable. We all get nervous from time to time, especially during a competition, but a "great" performer can hide it. I also recommend "performance visualization". l will often visualize my performance in my mind hours before I go on. This allows me to go through every move and gesture I want to make so that by the time I am on stage it's all very familiar to me. This will help you take command of the stage. Another tip is to make contact with your audience. Many singers get "lost" in their songs and close their eyes or look down at the stage. These are both bad habits to get into. It disconnects the performer from the audience and the song looses impact. Always connect with the crowd and the judges. They will love it.

WORK THE STAGE-  There are many powerful songs that lend themselves to only a microphone and stand at center stage, however, in a competition the judges will want to see how well you work your stage. That means that at some point in your song you should reach stage left, stage right and center stage. The order is not important, but you'll want to make sure that your entire audience gets a good look at you.

SONG CHOICE-  This is crucial. Every song you choose should challenge you vocally, but must also be a song where you can hit every note perfectly. Judges ALWAYS mark down for notes that are flat or sharp. Try not to pick simple songs that have no range. More often than not, they will come across as dull or boring. Let the crowd help you. Think back to when you've performed a song that got a standing ovation or a lot of applause...that's your song!  Also, show your versatility by choosing upbeat or mid-tempo songs along with ballads to show the judges you are a well-rounded entertainer.

KNOW THE WORDS- even though you are entering a "Karaoke" competition where the words are shown on the screen, it's encouraged that you know all the words to your songs. Some judges will mark down for this. If you are not worried about looking at the screen, you can focus more on your performance. A simple way to help you memorize them is to type them out. I do this all the time and it really helps. 

VOCAL CHORDS- always warm up your vocal chords before you sing. Whether it be around the house, at a club or a competition. There are many exercise you can do for your throat. My favorite is singing "Ahh" and going up and down an octave.... each time moving up a half step. There are also great hot herbal teas that you can mix with honey. You can also drink hot or room temperature water. Do not drink ice water. This will numb your vocal chords and you could possibly injure them without knowing.  Also...one that I like is potato chips. Yes, plain Lay's potato chips. The oil in the chips lubricates the chords. I try to eat them a half hour before I start my warm up. Plus...they're yummy. And lastly, try not to drink alcohol before you sing. Alcohol is a "hestomine" and dries out your throat very quickly...not to mention what it could possibly do to your performance. 

HAVE FUN!!!-  There is nothing more satisfying than to perform in front a great crowd of people and hear the thunderous applause when you are finished. Every entertainer lives for that moment. The audience wants to love you. They want to travel with you on a musical journey. If you're having fun, they're having fun. Take every chance you get to connect with your audience and show them a great time.

So, hopefully you can use a few of these tips to help you in your quest of becoming our next National KWCUSA 2010 star. I wish you all the best and encourage everyone to follow their dreams and NEVER give up. You can do it!

WIth love,
Brian Scott
2009 KWCUSA National Male Champion
2009 KWC International Male Top 10 Champion

Brian shared his KWCUSA experience on video. Take a good listen to the background music. It is a song written and recorded by Brian

Check out the video 

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KWC Moscow

Kremlin

 

KWC to be in Moscow

 KWC has announced that the Karaoke World Championship will be held in Moscow at Karaoke Club Duets September 22, 25.

 

The planned venue, Golden Palace is an ex-casino that has been renovated to an entertainment center. It has a big main hall and three smaller clubs.

KWC Golden Palace

Golden Palace at Karaoke Club Duets

Karaoke World Championships USA

KWC NM


Cindy's KWCUSA Southwest Region UPDATES

2010 Karaoke competition Information
Karaoke New Mexico - KWC.USA.NM
Karaoke World Championship USA - KWCUSA
 
NM preliminary hosting venues qualify 6 female & 6 male singers to NM State Karaoke Championship
 
NM State Karaoke Championship qualifies 12 female & 12 male singers to Southwest Region Finals

Buffalo Thunder pays for the top 2 singers to compete at the Nationals finals in Ohio
(air fare and hotel)
 
KWC Southwest Region Finals qualify 6 female & 6 male singers to KWCUSA National Finals in Ohio
KWCUSA pays for the top 2 singers to compete at the KWC World Finals in Moscow, Russia
(air fare, hotel and cash)
 
For details on competitions:
Go to www.karaokeenchantment.com for New Mexico and Southwest Region Finals information
Go to www.kwcusa.net for the KWCUSA National Finals information
Go to www.kwc.fi for the KWC World Finals information
Go to www.karaokeuniverse.net for videos of Karaoke NM and KWC competitions in 2009
 
Latest news and promo videos:

KWCUSA Promo Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96L6wuN8HgE&feature=channel
NM State Championship 2010 Promo Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpESLwcIUkQ 
Small Town
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXzHw6uzOTs&feature=channel
Interview with the Founders of KWC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofkt_TnM5gA&feature=channel
Cindy's Healing Mission
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i77o3i37uOY&feature=channel

Shiner Bock

Shiner Bock Southwest Region Sponsor

The information below is for the:
New Mexico Karaoke State Championship and KWC Southwest Region Finals only. 
 
All singers must pre-register with Karaoke New Mexico (KWCUSA.NM) no later than one week before the NM State and SW Regional competitions.  Singers must choose 2 songs and the order in which the singer will be singing the songs and choose wisely because you will not be able to change.  Be prepared for a third song if you win as you may be asked to perform another song for entertainment (no judging). 
 
The order of the singers will be drawn a week before so each singer will know the order in advance. 
 
NO BURNED KARAOKE CD's - I suggest you check with me if you do not have your own Karaoke CD.  Just email me with your song request and we can take it from there.
 
The Sally Port Best Western Inn is Karaoke New Mexico's hosting Inn for all the fun and action.  I suggest that you make your reservations early and just say "Karaoke New Mexico" for your discount.  The free buffet breakfast is awesome.
 
The Buffalo Thunder is offering discounted packages to all Karaoke singers and fans attending.  Be sure to make your reservations early and just say "Karaoke New Mexico" for your discount.  Buffalo Thunder will shuttle out-of-state guests from the airport at no charge.  
 

All Karaoke New Mexico competitions are sponsored by Shiner Bock Brewery 
**Please drink responsibly**
  
NM Karaoke State Championship -The Performing Arts Center at ENMU-R in Roswell

City of Roswell Logo Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell

Sponsored by: the City of Roswell and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
June 12-13, 2010
 
June 11    Day before the NM State Karaoke Championship
 7pm - 1am    "Last Chance" NM Preliminary Karaoke competition - Sally Port Best Western Inn
The top female & male winners qualify to compete at the NM State Championship the following day.  Karaoke New Mexico will welcome singers, thanks sponsors and go over competition details.
 $5 door
              
June 12th   Day 1 of the NM State Karaoke Championship
Noon-6pm    NM State Karaoke Championship Round 2 - The Performing Arts Center
The names will be drawn a week before so each singer will know the order in advance.  Each singer will sing their first song.  The top 50 singers will move onto round 2 the next day. 
$ 5 door - Varity of food (including salad bar) is available at the campus.
 
7pm-1am   "After competition" Karaoke Party - Sally Port Best Western Inn
Karaoke for everyone!  Also new and fun twists during the evening!
Sing Your Heart Out (copyright 2010) - This Karaoke dating game show will be broadcasted live on the internet during the evening.  If you are single, sing karaoke and are interested in being a competitionant, please email cindy@karaokeuniverse.net (more details to come).
Karaoke Shout out (copyright 2010) - We will have a drawing for participating Karaoke singers.  Winners will get the opportunity for a Karaoke Shout out broadcasted live on the internet (more details to come).  
 
June 13th   Day 2 of the NM State Karaoke Championship
Noon-6pm    NM State Karaoke Championship Round 2 - The Performing Arts Center
A list of the top 50 singers and the order they sing will be posted at the Sally Post Inn and the Performing Arts Center.  Each singer will sing their second song.  The winners will be announced.
$ 5 door

KWCUSA.NM SouthWest Region Finals
Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino in Santa Fe, NM
Sponsored by the Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino
July 14-16

24 singers from six states - (from NM, NV, AZ, OH, UT and WY) will compete for the best in the Region. 
 
The top man and female singers will a free trip to Moscow, Russia, to compete for the best singer in the world.                                                                                                                                                                
Brian Scott (the winner of the KWCUSA Nationals 2009, who went to Finland to represent the USA at the Karaoke World Championship) will host the competition.

Cindy Bellelli (Live-Stream host of the Karaoke World Championship 2009 in Finland, broadcasted on www.karaokeuniverse.net) will host the Live-Stream show.  This will also include interviews before the competition, during breaks and after the competitions each day.
 
Karaoke New Mexico table will be set up at the Blue Tower Lounge.

July 14th     Day Before the KWCUSA.NM Southwest Finals Begin
All KWC singers and guests of the BTR will be shuttled from the airport to the resort at no charge.

6:00pm - 7:30pm   KWC Southwest Region Finals "Meet and Greet" reception party
*KWCUSA.NM staff & special guests (Brian Scott & others) will form a reception line at the entrance to meet and greet singers and fans on arrival
*Red carpet singer area with logo wall (where Cindy interviews singers and fans)
*KWCUSA.NM will welcome singers, thanks sponsors and go over competition details               
*Finger food buffet

7:30 pm - 8:30pm   Sing Your Heart Out (copyright 2010)
This "Karaoke dating game" show will be broadcasted live on the internet.  If you are single, sing karaoke and are interested in being a competitionant, please email cindy@karaokeuniverse.net (more details to come).
 
8:30pm -1pm   "Meet & Greet Karaoke Party"
Karaoke for everyone

July 15th     Day 1 of the KWCUSA.NM Southwest Region Finals
Noon-6pm    Round 1 - Each singer will sing their first song.  The top 50 singers will move onto round 2 the next day.                       
 
Noon - 8pm   Public Karaoke at the Blue Tower Lounge
 
8pm - 1am   "Post Round 1" Karaoke Party" at the Blue Tower Lounge
 
July 16th  -  Day 2 of the KWCUSA.NM Southwest Region Finals
12pm-8pm    Round 2 - Each singer will sing their second song.  *The winners will be announced and prizes will be distributed. 
                                                                         
8pm - 1am   "All-Star" Karaoke Party at the Blue Tower Lounge 
The top 12 singers will put on a show for the fans and then Karaoke for everyone.

Live-Stream Broadcast                                www.karaokeuniverse.net
Great prices on International Advertising
You can advertise on all of these scheduled live-streamed competitions
For as low as $50

On-camera 15 second endorsement opportunities during the live-stream broadcasts.
Cindy can mention the name of the business and other details like website, phone number, location, announce any sales or you can use your own person for the live commercial.  Cindy (or you) can model or demo products.  We can get creative with your personal commercial.  The live commercials run before, during and after all of the scheduled competitions. 
(Must supply a script from at least 7 days prior to the broadcast)

*Sold in 15 second spots
           $50 per 15 second spot
           $100 per (2) 15 second spots or a 30 second spot
           $125 per (3) 15 seconds spots or a 45 second spot
           $165 per (4) 15 second spots or a 60 second spot

On-site exposure at the Performing Arts Center and the
Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
Businesses can set up a table where they can sell or demonstrate their products.
    $75 per table per day / $125 for 2 days

On-camera logo wall opportunities during live-stream broadcasts
Red Carpet Interview logo wall
Businesses can put their logo on the Red Carpet Interview logo wall where all the commercials, interviews, demo and other live-streamed events happen.  (businesses must provide logo artwork no later than 20 days prior to the live-stream)
         $200 per logo

Live-Stream Broadcast Schedule
www.karaokeuniverse.net 
The following competitions will be broadcasted live on the internet 
(More live-stream broadcasts will be added in the near future)

March 30 * Santa Fe - Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
April 15 * Roswell - Rookies at the Sally Port Best Western
April 22 * Gallup - Sammy C's
May 18 * Albuquerque - Sidewinders Preliminary Finals
May 19 * Albuquerque - Exhale Preliminary Finals
May 20 * Albuquerque- Fox & Hound Preliminary Finals
May 21 * Albuquerque - Sneekerz Preliminary Finals
May 22 * Rio Rancho - American Legion #118 Preliminary Finals
June 12-13 * Roswell - New Mexico State Championship - Performing Arts Center
June 19-20 * Abilene - Texas State Championship - Buffalo Wild Wings
July 10 * Seattle, WA - West Region Finals - Hula Hula Lounge
July 16-17 * Santa Fe, NM - Southwest Region Finals - Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
July 24 * Abilene, TX - South Central Finals - Buffalo Wild Wings
July 30 thru August 1 * Portlaoise, Ireland - KWC Ireland National Finals
(not included in this package - call 575.894.3722 for more details and pricing)
August * Mason, Ohio - KWC USA National Finals

KWCUSA.NM PRELIMINARY competition HOST VENUES
AMERICAN LEGION POST #118 - RIO RANCHO
505.892.1913
1500 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho
Semi-Finals  *Jan 29, Feb 13, Feb 26, March 20, April 9, May 8
Finals - *May 22
You do NOT have to be a member to compete or attend. 
www.legionpost118.org/page7.html
You must qualify at Semi-Finals to get into the Finals

COACHES SPORTS GRILL - ALBUQUERQUE
505.242.7111
1414 Central Avenue Southeast
*Call for schedule
www.coachessportsgrill.net
 
DUBLIN'S STREET PUB - LAS CRUCES
575.522.0932
1745 E. University Ave., Las Cruces
Semi-Finals *Every Wed starting at 8pm
Finals - *TBA
www.dublinsgrill.com
You must qualify at Semi-Finals to get into the Finals

ELKS LODGE - RUIDOSO
305.849.1737
604 Hwy 70 W, Ruidoso
Preliminary competition #2 *Feb 20 (7pm) - top female & top male singers go to State Championship
Preliminary competition #3  *May 29 (7pm) - top female & top male singers go to State Championship
You do NOT have to be a member to compete or attend.
 
EXHALE NIGHTCLUB AND GRILL - ALBUQUERQUE
For more details call Lenore at 505.400.8943 or email her at lenore.k@hotmail.com
Semi-Finals  *Jan 27, Feb 24, March 31, April 28*
Finals - May 19
 http://www.exhaleabq.com/
You must qualify at Semi-Finals to get into the Finals
 
FOX AND HOUND - ALBUQUERQUE
505-344-9430
4301 The Lane @ 25 NE
Semi-Finals  *Every Thursday
Finals - May 20
www.foxandhound.com

LUCY'S - CARLSBAD
701 South Canal Street
575.877.7714
*Call for schedule
www.lucysmexicalirestaurant.com
 
LUCY'S - RUIDOSO
575.257.8754
2408 Sudderth Drive
*Call for schedule
www.lucysmexicalirestaurant.com
 
ROOKIE'S SPORTS BAR - ROSWELL
505.622.6430
2000 North Main Street
Preliminary competitions - March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15  - top female & top male singers go to State Championship
www.bestwesternnewmexico.com

SAMMY C'S ROCKIN SPORTS BAR - GALLUP
505.863.2220
107 West Coal Avenue
Semi-Finals *Call for schedule
Finals *April 22
 
SIDEWINDERS - ALBUQUERQUE
505.275.1616
8900 Central Ave SE
Semi-finals  *Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16, April 20*
Finals - May 18            
www.sidewindersranch.com/home.php
You must qualify at Semi-Finals to get into the Finals
 
SNEAKERZ - ALBUQUERQUE
505.837.1708
4100 San Mateo NE,
Semi-Finals  *Jan 22 & 29, Feb 5 & 12 & 19, March 5 & 12 & 19 & 26, April 2 & 16 & 23 & 30, May 7 & 14*
Finals - *Feb 26, April 9, May 21
www.sneakerzsportsbar.com/
You must qualify at Semi-Finals to get into the Finals

WESTERN BAR & GRILL - CLOUD CROFT
575.682.2445
304 Burro Ave
Semi-Finals *Call for schedule
www.cloudcroft.com/dining.htm
 
BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT & CASINO - SANTA FE
505.490.2333 or 505.455.5555
30 Buffalo Thunder Trail
Semi-Finals * Every Tuesday Night
Finals *March 30
http://www.buffalothunderresort.com/ You must qualify at Semi-Finals to get into the Finals

To see what KWC is all about check out the KWCUSA promo video at www.kwcusa.net. Sign up your Karaoke venue or get more information by contacting me at 575.894.3722 or cindy@kwcusa.net

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We do this for the singers. By creating a fair national and international competion for you we provide a great opportunity for the 15 million karaoke singers out there. This is the Real American Idol. We thank everyone that is part of this great event.

Sincerely,
Wendell Payne
Karaoke World Championships