This document will tell you everything you need to know for Round 1. Ensure that you read it carefully and refer to the FAQ before asking any questions. Make sure you also read all the rules as well. Please take time to read these criteria carefully. We would also recommend that you read the judging criteria thoroughly so you know what our judges are looking for.
Judging Slots will be posted in the main chat room on LINE sometime on Tuesday. If a suitable slot is not available we will do our best to accomodate you, please contact one of our staff to arrange this. That being said please try and use the available slots if possible.You will need to be available 15 minutes BEFORE and for 15 minutes AFTER your scheduled slot incase we run ahead/behind. Slots are first come first served.
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You’ve made it! Your hours toiling away at open mic nights has brought you to your very own gig at a local bar. You have recruited a couple of your mates to accompany you. It’s an important night, you know that the A&R scouts are out and if you give this performance your all, the next time you perform you may be doing it infront of hundreds of people! You’ve got to sing for at least 15 minutes to get these guys attention. The crowd applauds your entrance, you step up to the mic and sing….
In this round we want to hear you sing for between 15 and 20 minutes (including breaks – which should be no longer than 30 seconds). You can sing any number of songs within this time frame but the backing tracks MUST have at least THREE instruments (e.g. Drums, Guitar, Bass). You may choose to accompany yourself BUT you will not be judged on your playing.
Whatever songs you choose, you MUST ensure that you prepare it. You will have only ONE opportunity to show the judges what you can do. Once you begin singing you may NOT restart. This week the Live Jams will be PUBLIC, so anyone may join!
You may sing a song you have performed before as long as it is a DIFFERENT version to your previous performance.
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ROUND CRITERIA
- You can sing ANY version of ANY song from ANY genre so long as it is only accompanied by a backing track with at least THREE instruments.
- FX
- You may only use None, Polish, Studio or Super Studio FX.
- Video FX
- You may not use any video FX.
- Lyrical Changes, Lyrical Additions, Mashups, and Medleys are ALLOWED
- Acapella is ALLOWED.
- If you choose to sing acapella you may take a note or chord before you begin to sing.
- NO background vocals are allowed on the backing track.
- this includes any sound made by a human voice.
- E.g. sound of an audience cheering on the track needs to be created by YOU, not already be present on the track
- this also includes heavily processed vocal samples
- this includes beatboxing
- If you are unsure, please verify your backing track with a staff member.
- this includes any sound made by a human voice.
- Only YOU may appear on screen. You do not have to show your full face, but you must still convey a physical performance.
- You are ALLOWED to upload a song to the community songbook. This must have no background vocals on it and will be checked.
- You may perform with your own instrument, however you will only be judged on your singing.
- Your performance, including breaks (no longer than 30 seconds) must last between 15 and 20 minutes.
- Please add #ITMTCS1R3 to your saved performances and add the cover art so we can find them easily.
- You MUST tell us what song you are singing using this form (CLICK HERE) 24 HOURS prior to your judging slot. This is so judges can properly assess creativity.
PLEASE NOTE: Staff cannot approve your chosen song(s) theme is valid. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure your song fits the theme.
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JUDGING CRITERIA
Before performance commences
APPEARANCE (3)
Has the contestant come dressed to perform, or have they just dragged themselves out of bed?
0 Points – Inappropriate attire
1 Points – Didn’t make an effort
2 Points – Dressed appropriately for performance, but doesn’t tell us who they are
3 Points – Attire is appropriate for performance, and shows us who they are.
PREPARATION (1)
Contestants should be ready to sing when they take the mic;
- All equipment should be set up and ready
- They should know what song they are singing and which version
- They should be ready to start the song when the host indicates.
Failure to do any one of these will result in 0 points in this section.
The contestant should do a quick test in advance of their judging slot to see if they are experiencing any problems prior to starting and inform ITM immediately if they do so.
Performance Criteria
TECHNIQUE (5)
Pitch, Timing, Control, Breathing
5 POINTS – perfect technique – absolutely no errors
4 POINTS – any technical errors were inconsequential to performance
3 POINTS – Outstanding technique, some errors
2 POINTS – Good technique, many errors
1 POINT – Poor technique, a lot of errors
0 POINTS – No technique, full of errors
STYLE (5)
Emotion, Dynamics, Character/Personality, Range/Tone
5 POINTS – All stylistic techniques were sensitively, and appropriately used.
4 POINTS – All stylistic techniques were used, room for improvement.
3 POINTS – Not all stylistic techniques were used, but when used were used well.
2 POINTS – Not all stylistic techniques were met/used, and some use was inappropriate.
1 POINT – Contestant attempted to use stylistic features but was not sustained throughout the performance.
0 POINTS – A performance devoid of any stylistic features
SONG (5)
Appropriate Song Choice (for their vocal abilities and theme), How well prepared the contestant is with the song, and whether it sets them up for success as a solo live jam. Did the contestant plan out their performance well? Creativity in making it their own.
5 POINTS – Perfect Song Choice, contestant made the song their own through creative additions/changes.
4 POINTS – Excellent Song Choice, could have been more creative.
3 POINTS – Good song choice, some creativity
2 POINTS – Poor choice, moments of creativity
1 POINT – Poor Song Choice, no creativity
0 POINTS – Terrible song choice, zero creativity
PERFORMANCE (5)
Energy, Visual Performance, Communication, Overall Vocal Performance. Important, this isn’t necessarily about enjoyment – score them on the quality of what they delivered, EVEN if it’s not “your style” or something you enjoyed. If someone is bringing about a heartbreaking performance, or singing a song you despise, but they do all of these elements well, you must score them on what they delivered, not your preference.
5 POINTS – a completely captivating and sustained performance, any errors were inconsequential
4 POINTS – an outstanding performance with loads of energy – 1 or 2 minor errors
3 POINTS – a good performance, any major or minor errors were momentary.
2 POINTS – a good performance, some major technical errors that cannot be ignored.
1 POINT – an OK performance, no energy lots of errors.
0 POINTS – a weak performance, full of errors
CRITIQUE
The judge will give a short critique live (written). This will be their initial reaction to the performance.
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- – 5 points for not fulfilling any of the round criteria
The following will result in automatic disqualification.
- Failure to book a judging slot within the required time frame.
- Failure to attend a judging slot without advanced warning (you may only do this once)
- Someone other than you performing on your behalf.
- Breaking the rules of the competition
- Adding anyone to any chat room
- Removing anyone from any chat room
- Posting notes/polls etc in any chat room
- Deleting any notes or images (other than your own) from the chat rooms.
- Changing the settings of any chatroom
- Performing an Original Song.
- Leaving the main chat room.
- Repeatedly not following the rules of the chat room despite warnings.
When you receive critique on your song/performance, please don’t take anything personally. Whether your critique is full of praise or constructive it is only meant to help you improve and to make you a better singer.
All scores and critiques are FINAL. If you are unhappy with your result, please feel free to PM one of the creative team. Foggy, Rick, Tink, Tiffany, Kirsty or Karlien.