A Cappella Armageddon Competition Details:

Registration is open to any high school a cappella groups. It is free for the group to compete. Registration is online at BristolStudios.com/hsarmageddon/register.htm. Registration deadline is MIDNIGHT(EST) Friday April 12th, 2013. Groups include a link to a youtube video of a performance by the group of less than 10 minutes.

Once a group has received a confirmation email they can start promoting to their friends, family and peers to get online votes for them to perform in the finals. People can view the videos and vote by going to http://bristolstudios.com/hsarmageddon/vote.php.

Fans can vote one time only. A valid email address is required. Fan voting will be required for any chance of moving into the Final Showdown.

General Video Guidelines
• You have 10 minutes (2 video submissions MAX)
• PLEASE NOTE: All video auditions must be clear to view and easy to hear. Please choose a place to film where there is good lighting and little ambient noise. Also, please choose a location where the background is not distracting.
• All videos must be live, unedited performances.
• Please introduce your group and each song and talk to the camera as you would the judges/audience if it were a live performance.
Video Submission Deadline is Friday April 12th at Midnight.

YouTube Auditions:
YouTube is the method for submission. Include the link to your audition video on YouTube in your online form. The audition can be all in one video, or 2 separate videos. If you'd like to make the video private so the entire YouTube community is not able to see your audition, please see below.

How to create and share an unlisted (private) video audition on YouTube:
• Sign into your YouTube Account.
• Click on your account name located in the top right of any page.
• Click on My Videos from the expanded menu.
• Choose the video you want to edit and click the Edit button below the video thumbnail.
• Scroll down to the Broadcasting and Sharing Options and find the Privacy section.You'll see the option to make the video Public, Unlisted, or Private. Select Unlisted.
• Make sure to click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.
• Once you've set your video as unlisted in your Account settings, you're ready to share your video. In order to share your video, just send the video's URL to the people with whom you'd like to have access to the video. They'll then be able to view the video.

The top ten groups will be announced Friday, April 26, 2013

Ten groups will be chosen as winners of the Preliminary Round and will progress into the Final Showdown. This is based purely on the amount of fan voting for each group

Each group will be contacted and invited to perform at the Final Showdown on May 19, 2013 at Marian High School in Framingham, MA.
If your group is selected as one of the top ten, this is your time to gather your fans and prepare for the Final Showdown, as crowd response counts for 25% of the judging!

Tickets to the Final Showdown are $5 and will be available for purchase in advance. The show is all ages. All performers will have free entry to the show.

Final Showdown is on May 19, 2013 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Final Showdown will be held at Marian High School (auditorium) 273 Union Ave, Framingham, MA on May 19, 2013. The 10 winning groups from the preliminary round will have 15 minutes of performance time to wow the judges and the crowd. First, second, and third place winners will be chosen and announced on the spot.
The Final Showdown will feature industry judges and members of professional and college a cappella groups.

Prizes
Grand Prize Package:
• 15 Hours Studio Time at Bristol Recording Studios,169 Massachusetts Ave, Boston (Includes engineer/producer)
• Spotlight article in the Bristol Recording Studios' newsletter
• A opening slot at an upcoming Bristol Entertainment event
• More prizes TBA!

2nd Place Prize Package:
• 10 Hours Studio Time at Bristol Recording Studios, 169 Massachusetts Ave, Boston (Includes engineer/producer)
• More Prizes TBA!

3rd Place Prize Package:
• 5 Hours Studio Time at Bristol Recording Studios, 169 Massachusetts Ave, Boston (Includes engineer/producer)
• More Prizes TBA!

Judging Criteria

Groups will be judged on:
Cohesiveness of group
Song Interpretation
Rhythm
Music arrangement
Intonation
Interpretation of Solo
Tone
Dynamics
Coordination of Movement
Stage Presence
Inventiveness of Movement
Communication Effectiveness
Complexity of Movement
Overall Entertainment Value

Rules & Regulations

1. Employees of A Cappella Armageddon & Bristol Recording Studios, their families, subsidiaries, and affiliates are not eligible.

2. Prizes will be awarded jointly to all members of any winning group; division of prizes is responsibility of winners. Void where prohibited. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. A Cappella Armageddon reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.

3. Entry constitutes permission to use winner's names, likenesses, and voices for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation.

4. All entering groups must be affiliated with a High School.

5. Winner Announcements: Finalists will be announced on or prior to April 26, 2013. Final showdown winners announced on May 19, 2013. A Cappella Armageddon reserves the right to extend these deadlines for any reason. Announcements will be sent to the email address provided by each entrant and will also be posted on www.bristolstudios.com.

For more information contact: Jason at 617.247.8689 or email: info@bristolstudios.com.

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