Tenerife Loves Karaoke 2011

TENERIFE LOVES KARAOKE 2011

The grand final of 2011's competition took place on Saturday 14th May at Showtime, over 300 people turned up to cheer on the finalists, hosted by Oasis Fm's Jamie Drew, and saw some amazing performances from all involved (See below for songs sang in the final).
The judges had a really hard decision to reduce the final 14 (unfortunately Pari couldn't make it) to 3 for a sing off. After much deliberation Peter Kuehn, Paula Leeming and Matt& Luke made it through, and didn't disappoint.
All 3 acts were absolutely superb, but like all competitions the can be only one winner.
The final places were as follows:
1st: Paula Leeming
2nd: Peter Kuehn
3rd: Matt & Luke

Paula won the following prizes:
- 500 euros in cash.
- A 12 track recording session at Villa Studios.
- Agency contract with Tenerife's number one artist agency, Paul James Associates SL.
- Plus she will sing live at this years Tenerife Entertainment Awards.

Big thanks go out to everyone involved, all the entrants, all the venues, all the sponsors, all the judges, and especially to everyone who supported Tenerife Loves Karaoke!
HEAT WINNERS/FINALISTS
Churchills, Los Cristianos.
2nd February
Winner: Roseanne O'Neill
Final song: Empire State Of Mind

Listen to Roseanne's interview on
Oasis Fm with Joe Ferguson.
Click here to listen>>
Clouseaus Bar, Palm Mar.
12th February
Winner: Jan Reid
Final song: Over The Rainbow
Our Place, Costa Del Silencio
17th February
Winner: Alex Davies
Final song: Hallelujah

Listen to Alex's interview on
Oasis Fm with Joe Ferguson.
Click here to listen>>
 Harbour Lounge, Fanabe
24th February
Winner: Xenna Kristian
Final song: Make Me Wanna Die
Premier Bar, Amarilla Golf
2nd March
Winner: Yasmin Diaz Khan
Final song: Someone Like You

 Theatre Bar, San Eugenio
11th March
Winner: Peter Kuehn
Final songs: Nessun Dorma and Music of the Night

The Full Monty
16th March
Winner: Shannon Swain
Final song: Waka Waka

Listen to Shannon's interview on
Oasis Fm with Joe Ferguson.
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 Bow Locks Bar
25th March
Winner: Amanda Coward
Final song: Don't Wanna Ride

Listen to Amanda's interview on
Oasis Fm with Joe Ferguson.
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The Irish Rose
30th March
Winner: Paula Leeming
Final songs: Run and It's All Coming Back To Me Now
 The Palms
4th April
Winner: Tony Blunden
Final song: My Way
O'Jangles
14th April
Winner: Cat Langham
Final song: Like A Prayer
 The Blarney Stone
23rd April
Winner: Pari
Final song: N/A

Listen to Pari's interview on
Oasis Fm with Joe Ferguson.
Click here to listen>>
Bar Gua Gua
8th May
Winners: Matt & Luke
Final songs: Nothing On You and Shame

Listen to Matt & Luke's interview on
Oasis Fm with Joe Ferguson.
Click here to listen>>
 Wigan Pier
8th May
Winner: Nadia
Final Song: Russian Roulette
 Wigan Pier
8th May
Wild Card: Aiden Slater
Final song: Your Game
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RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Tenerife Loves Karaoke is meant for entertainment and fun for the pub and its patrons.
First rule of thumb - where common sense should prevail as the answer - so it shall!
General Rules:
No employees of EmCan Media or its associated companies will be permitted to enter the event. To be eligible for this contest - you must abide by the following:
1. You must not earn more than 75% of your living as a singer or performer exclusively - karaoke hosts are welcome providing the other rules are adhered to.
2. You must not currently have a record deal or agency contract.
3. You must utilize the library of the venue for your song choices.
4. Each singer will prepare two (2) songs. The second song would be for the heat final if you are in the top 3.
5. While performing at Tenerife Loves Karaoke, your behaviour in the venue must be respectful and within the rules of the establishment, any disorderly conduct or drunken behavior will lead to immediate disqualification.
6. All singers will be required to use the microphones provided by the venue - no personal microphones will be permitted.
7. Costumes and props are permitted - extra people on stage of any kind and additional vocalists, even "un-mic-ed" are NOT!
8. Any damage or misuse of provided equipment (swinging microphones etc.) will not be permitted and may lead to disqualification.
9. You miss your turn on stage – you will get a zero for your song.
10. There will be public bathrooms and a small changing area if needed - but all are public and shared - so be prepared!
11. Any heat winner MUST be available for the Tenerife Loves Karaoke final on Saturday 14th May 2011 at Showtime.
12. All entrants must be aged 13 or over on the day of the heat that they are entering in.
Heat Judges:
Heat judges will consist of the following:
1. Representative of the venue.
2. Venues host/compere.
3. Two Oasis Fm representatives.

Judging Criteria:
Judges will be given a judges sheet and will score out of 50 for each performance on the following:
1. Vocal Ability: Ability to hit the correct notes in the song, sing in tempo, with correct emotion and breathing. OUT OF 30 POINTS!
2. Stage Presence: Ability to sell the song and connect with the audience, deliver true emotion of performance. OUT OF 10 POINTS!
3. Interpretation: Do you look and or sound like the star? Or did you make the song unique to your style? OUT OF 10 POINTS

In the event of any discrepancy - the judge’s decision will be final.

The top three (3) performers on the night will sing in that night’s heat final and sing their second song with the same scoring criteria applying.

Registration to take part:
1. Registration for any of the venues where the heats for Tenerife Loves Karaoke is being held can be via, facebook, telephoning the studios of Oasis Fm, or directly on the night at the venue until all places are filled!
2. In the event that there are too many singers for that particular night people who have pre-registered will sing first
3. We ask singers to arrive at the venue in plenty of time for the competition. Times will vary from venue to venue. Times and dates can be obtained from:
a. Oasis Fm
b. Canarian Weekly
c. The venue
d. Facebook

Finals Night May 14th 2011 at Showtime, Las Americas
The finals night will run from 8pm.
All heat winners will sing their first chosen song; there will then be a break for 20 minutes to determine the 3 which will go into the final sing off.
Four judges will be present at the final.
1. Aaron & Leon Kormack - Villa Studios.
2. Paul James - Paul James Associates.
3. John Zammit - Oasis Fm.
4. Tammy Louca - Showtime Tenerife.

The judging will be based on the same qualities as the heats:
1. Vocal ability
2. Stage presence
3. Interpretation
and of course star quality!

We look forward to having you take part in Tenerife Loves Karaoke!