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The magic will fill the stage once more..
The people will gather from near and far.
For one shot at karaoke glory!


Where will it take place?
Room 313 in the Hynes convention center- Saturday, March 31 at 5pm-7pm

In case you are wondering how this all works.

At 6:00 AM EST on FEB 28th 2018, the sign-ups will begin!

The first six people who sign up with all the information needed are in.
There will be six additional slots available at the convention.
Just stop by the karaoke desk, we will have a sign-up sheet for the karaoke contest.

You need to know these things:

1 The karaoke contest is not open karaoke.
It's a contest, stay in the room, please.
Don't make us hunt you down.

2 This is rated by audience ballot voting, any cheating will not be taken lightly.

3 All contestant music will be provided on MP3, other playable format or compatible with a 3.5 jack.

4 Any musical equipment a contestant brings, the contestant is responsible for.

5 All songs will be under 6 minutes.

6 Duets are allowed but only one prize will be awarded to the pair.

8 This is a public performance people tend to tape it.

9. No lyrics on stage.

10. HAVE FUN!! Show some movement!

You lucky six posters need to include all of the following:
Name (Stage Name):
Song :
Artist:
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS):
Instruments (if any):
Song Link:


This Years Judging:
Printed ballots!

Reminder our staff votes count for three each.

FAQ

Do we allow lyrics?
Nope, no lyrics on that stage.

Do we allow non-karaoke versions of songs?
Yes! Non-karaoke versions are okay but people will judge accordingly.

Can we make a karaoke version for you?
No! The audio filters used to do that will make the track sound terrible.
(we can lower the music a lot and turn up your audio)

Why the online waiting list?
To cover anyone who drops out before the convention

Random order this year?
Yes, sign up order makes no difference.

Again no pre-screening?!
Yup.. Worked fine last time.

Can I sing anything?
The restrictions are JPOP,KPOP,Anime and Game Music (Within Reason)
Has to be pg-13 or less content wise as well.

Can I change my song?
You can change your song until two days before the convention then it's locked in.

Can I walk into the audience?
Our Mics are wireless for a reason.

The Six
Lexi
Rune Star
Ei
Jay-Shay
Saffie
Hero Killer Stain

Waiting List
Mary

IF YOU WANT TO JOIN BUT DIDN'T GET A CHANCE, STOP BY FRIDAY FOR THOSE LAST 6 SPOTS
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Are Western songs that where featured in anime allowed?
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Alabama-Slammer wrote: Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:07 am Are Western songs that where featured in anime allowed?
No, because the song existed previous to the anime and was included as part of the soundtrack.
For example, the endings of Jo Jo's Bizare Adventure (several series) used previously existing western songs and
those would break normal karaoke guidelines.
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Less than a week :)
Goodluck!
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If I sign up as a duet and my partner backs out before the con, can I change to a solo? Or vice versa?
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saffieb wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:14 pm If I sign up as a duet and my partner backs out before the con, can I change to a solo? Or vice versa?
Yes.
However, you must let me know before the end of convention Friday (at the latest) since I will be working on the ballots for that Saturday.
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You know, I'm surprised I haven't ever asked this over the years, but what's the rule on english covers?
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Jay-Shay wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:14 pm You know, I'm surprised I haven't ever asked this over the years, but what's the rule on English covers?
Perfectly okay, however, the audience and judges will be carefully comparing each contestant on the level of skill etc.
In a completely even match it being in English vs not could be a deciding factor.
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TROPHY ORDERED!
GET HYPED!
It's 14 inches high :)
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TOMORROW
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For the song link...is it a link to the karaoke version? Or the regular song? Or the song with lyrics?
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saffieb wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:24 pm For the song link...is it a link to the karaoke version? Or the regular song? Or the song with lyrics?
I think it's probably the version you prefer to use for your entry :)
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Rune_Star333 wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:45 pm
saffieb wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:24 pm For the song link...is it a link to the karaoke version? Or the regular song? Or the song with lyrics?
I think it's probably the version you prefer to use for your entry :)
Perfect! Karaoke it is then!
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Rune_Star333 wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:45 pm
saffieb wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:24 pm For the song link...is it a link to the karaoke version? Or the regular song? Or the song with lyrics?
The version you want to sing, we just want to make sure that we have a copy.
Though it's recommended you bring one as a back up just in case.
(Karaoke demons are real)
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otakuforlife wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:29 pm
Rune_Star333 wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:45 pm
saffieb wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:24 pm For the song link...is it a link to the karaoke version? Or the regular song? Or the song with lyrics?
The version you want to sing, we just want to make sure that we have a copy.
Though it's recommended you bring one as a back up just in case.
(Karaoke demons are real)
Got it- thank you!
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*Accidental Duplicate entry! Clearing the post to make things less confusing*
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Name (Stage Name): Lexi
Song : Weight of the World (English Version)
Artist: J'Nique Nicole / Keichi Okabe, from soundtrack of Nier: Automata
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 5:42
Instruments (if any): none
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ByyFkp374
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Name (Stage Name): Rune Star
Song : You're the Best
Artist: MAMAMOO
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 3:51
Instruments (if any): None
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fndAopiywuE

So excited for this again! I can't believe this will be my 4th time already! Returning with K-Pop (even though I' probably gonna stink XD) ! I can't wait for this though! Everyone is so good!
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Name (Stage Name): Ei
Song : Hello, Shooting Star
Artist: Moumoon
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 4:38
Instruments (if any):
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4QM6_JcLZ0
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Name (Stage Name): Jay-Shay
Song : Datte Datte Aa Mujou
Artist: μ’s
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 5:35
Instruments (if any): n/a
Song Link: https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/lov ... 0420140049

Sorry I couldn’t find a YouTube link of the karaoke! Man...I’ve been doing this for such a long time I’ve started to recognize names of other posters.

I didn’t fall back asleep before sign ups opened and miss online sign ups like last year :P
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Sorry! My clock read 6 AM so I posted 1 minuet early according to the post timestamp.I reposted properly at 6 AM according to the timestamp on the post XD Sorry for the duplicate!
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Name (Stage Name): Saffie
Song : DNA
Artist: BTS
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 3:48
Instruments (if any): nope ;)
Song Link: https://youtu.be/5za-Wn2dN4Y
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me (Stage Name): Hero Killer Stain
Song : The Day
Artist: Ryuchi Ryder
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 1:31
Instruments (if any): no
Song Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lsoPFKMUX9w
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Name (Stage Name): Mary
Song : Sugar Song and Bitter Step
Artist: Unison Square Garden
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 1:55
Instruments (if any): None
Song Link: https://youtu.be/o8tB3DqQuu0

(Sorry the song is so short, I tried to find a full version but I had no luck, is this length okay?)
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Currently at work but I will get this all sorted and such when I get back. Just wanted to thank everyone for coming back year after year it means a lot to me.
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The Six:
Lexi
Rune Star
Ei
Jay-Shay
Saffie
Hero Killer Stain

Waiting List
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Just to spice things up a bit, I'll tell you something interesting.
WE HAVE A SCREEN ON STAGE THIS YEAR.

use this information as you will :)
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I am unsure if my post was posted and I need to ask something more:
So, I come from DK and I really - and I mean really want to sign up. I would like to know the time on the friday it will be possible to sign up for the competition. I have already decided for song and all. I hope for the best ^^
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As soon as the doors open Friday :)
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I know this is...incredibly last minute, but my voice still hasn't fully recovered from being sick so I need to do a lower song, haha.

Song: Outer Science
Artist: Jin ft. IA
Song Running Time: 3:32
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12osrAS1bBE

I'm not singing it in English, but I liked that this video had the original PV with the subs, so since there's a screen people can see the meaning.
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Hey there... So I’m starting to lose my voice, and I’m not sure if I’ll be better or worse tomorrow. If I’m gonna drop out do I have to let you know by tonight or am I able to wait til tomorrow? I don’t want to make your jobs tougher by messing up the ballots lol. Thanks!
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Edit: I think I’m coming down with something, so I’m dropping out after all. Hopefully whoever’s on the waitlist is able to make it. Good luck everybody!
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