KARAOKE CONTEST 2019!! LAST CALL FOR SONG CHANGES OR DROPS!!

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:25 pm

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, April 20th at 5pm-7pm

In case you are wondering how this all works.

At 6:00 AM EST on April 4th 2019, 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 six 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
kumano-nada
Aki-rain
Kookie4Laifu
Alabama-Slammer
QueenOfThePirates42
JustCallMeYotsuba

Waiting List
momonmnh
MCLearnin
Akiran

IF YOU WANT TO JOIN BUT DIDN'T GET A CHANCE, STOP BY CONVENTION FRIDAY FOR THOSE LAST 6 SPOTS

CompressedBread · Post by **CompressedBread** » Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:50 am

Will there be a screen this year?

fukuto1208 · Post by **fukuto1208** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:56 pm

Hello,
Can my friends and I join as a group of three?
Thanks.

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:23 pm

Yes to above questions

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:28 pm

fukuto1208 wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:56 pm
Hello,
Can my friends and I join as a group of three?
Thanks.

A reminder that joining as a group does not add to your odds of winning and you get the same number of prizes.

Rune_Star333 · Post by **Rune_Star333** » Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:26 pm

I’m not attending AB this year so I can’t join

However good luck to everyone competing this year!

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:41 pm

Rune_Star333 wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:26 pm
I’m not attending AB this year so I can’t join
However good luck to everyone competing this year!

Sorry to hear that but I hope you can return in following years as time allows.
The karaoke contest is always a blast.

Arok2010 · Post by **Arok2010** » Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:21 pm

I love Karaoke. Sign me up!

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:52 am

Arok2010 wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:21 pm
I love Karaoke. Sign me up!

Not yet

kikachan17 · Post by **kikachan17** » Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:21 am

Would someone be able to use a stand mic if desired for stage presence effect?

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:26 pm

The microphones start on mic stands but are wireless.

CompressedBread · Post by **CompressedBread** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:50 am

Will it be possible to compete if we are in the Masquerade or will it overlap it?

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:50 am

We usually run against Masq timewise so that won't be possible.
Though the official times for that event aren't up yet.

isaaesthetics · Post by **isaaesthetics** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:55 pm

Are we able to sing english translations of songs originally not in english if the song otherwise follows the guidelines?

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Wed Mar 27, 2019 6:05 am

JustCallMeYotsuba · Post by **JustCallMeYotsuba** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 2:40 pm

Would English language Vocaloid songs be allowed (examples: "Lie" by Megurine Luka, "Smoke and Mirrors" by Cyber Diva)? Also would dubbed anime songs be allowed (example: the original Pokemon theme song, "Carry On" from Sailor Moon)?

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:43 pm

JustCallMeYotsuba wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 31, 2019 2:40 pm
Would English language Vocaloid songs be allowed (examples: "Lie" by Megurine Luka, "Smoke and Mirrors" by Cyber Diva)? Also would dubbed anime songs be allowed (example: the original Pokemon theme song, "Carry On" from Sailor Moon)?

Vocaloid songs are okay, as long as they are originally Vocaloid songs.
Meaning not vocaloids singing already established western songs.

Yes, dub anime songs are fine but I imagine the audience and voters will set a high bar for such a well-known songs.

MCLearnin · Post by **MCLearnin** » Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:11 pm

To sign up do I just respond here or will there be a new thread somewhere?

Kookie4Laifu · Post by **Kookie4Laifu** » Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:37 pm

Hi! This is extremely last minute, but for sign ups do I just say all my info on this forum at 6 am on April 4? Thanks!

Kookie4Laifu · Post by **Kookie4Laifu** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:59 am

Sorry apparently my submission was posted a minute early. My bad. I resposted it

kumano-nada · Post by **kumano-nada** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:00 am

Name (Stage Name): Vicki
Song: Weeping alone
Artist: Aira Yuuki
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 5:44
Instruments (if any): none
Song Link: instrumental

Aki-rain · Post by **Aki-rain** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:00 am

Name (Stage Name): Aki-rain
Song : Akazukin no Ookami
Artist: Kikuo feat. Hatsune Miku
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 4:29
Instruments (if any): None
Song Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PYnT0 ... MPXFvS01aJ

Kookie4Laifu · Post by **Kookie4Laifu** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:00 am

Name (Stage Name): Sophia
Song : POP/STARS
Artist: K/DA
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 3:08
Instruments (if any): None
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxHv0jCrX_k

Alabama-Slammer · Post by **Alabama-Slammer** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:00 am

Name (Stage Name): Penskedan
Song : Stray
Artist:Steve Conte
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 5:22
Song Link: https://youtu.be/1kucGEjGLeY

QueenOfThePirates42 · Post by **QueenOfThePirates42** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:01 am

Name (Stage Name): Magical Girl Revolution
Song : Really Bad Boy
Artist: Red Velvet
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 3:08
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vurQffLP2rU

JustCallMeYotsuba · Post by **JustCallMeYotsuba** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:01 am

Name (Stage Name): Asa-pon
Song: Lie
Artist: Megurine Luka
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 3:10
Instruments (if any): None
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQoVFdgTSrc (Original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOHp6OJ9tlg (Off-vocal)

MCLearnin · Post by **MCLearnin** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:03 am

Name: McLearnin
Song: Chu bura
Band: Kelun
Run time: 4:37
Song link: https://youtu.be/NvAwBmfSsQ4

momonmnh · Post by **momonmnh** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:07 am

Name (Stage Name): DMV
Song : Ichinen Nikagetsu Hatsuka
Artist: BRIGHT
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 5:09
Instruments (if any): none
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeRL8zFahYU

Kookie4Laifu · Post by **Kookie4Laifu** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:10 am

please ignore this submission it’s just me being dumb and clueless. Have a good day!

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:59 am

Morning everyone! Thanks for waking up enough to submit.
We really enjoy your performances year after year.
For those who didn't make it in, there are still 6 slots on convention Friday.
There is also a waitlist as well in case people drop out online.

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:30 am

SONGS VERIFIED YOU ARE IN!

The Six
kumano-nada
Aki-rain
Kookie4Laifu
Alabama-Slammer
QueenOfThePirates42
JustCallMeYotsuba

Waiting List
MCLearnin

Akiran · Post by **Akiran** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:00 pm

Missed by just a few!! I wasn't able to attend AB last year but looking forward to this year! Hopefully I can grab an at-the-door spot. Could I possibly get onto the online waitlist here as well?

Name (Stage Name): Jiayuan
Song : Genesis of Aquarion
Artist: Akino
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 4:43
Instruments (if any): None!
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx2eLTMmMNM

Arok2010 · Post by **Arok2010** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:14 pm

Dang, I'm too late. Looks like I'll have to head to the event itself to get one of the extra spots.

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:32 pm

Akiran wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:00 pm
Missed by just a few!! I wasn't able to attend AB last year but looking forward to this year! Hopefully I can grab an at-the-door spot. Could I possibly get onto the online waitlist here as well?

Name (Stage Name): Jiayuan
Song : Genesis of Aquarion
Artist: Akino
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 4:43
Instruments (if any): None!
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx2eLTMmMNM

Just stop by Friday as long as your early you should be fine.
We just want to give non forum people a chance to get in as well

Post by **ERiKA** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:17 pm

Name (Stage Name): KLOVER (pronounced "clover")
Song: Queen of Hearts
Artist: 奏音69/luz
Song Running Time: 3:48
Instruments: N/A
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RAjpiiUWcM

(I desperately want to contest but not 100% certain of shift schedule until sooner to con-date so *cross-fingers*)

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 10:06 pm

Only 2 online waitlist spots left because after that doesn't make much sense.

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:13 am

ERiKA wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:17 pm
Name (Stage Name): KLOVER (pronounced "clover")
Song: Queen of Hearts
Artist: 奏音69/luz
Song Running Time: 3:48
Instruments: N/A
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RAjpiiUWcM

(I desperately want to contest but not 100% certain of shift schedule until sooner to con-date so *cross-fingers*)

After watching one video, ended up watching the series.

mono.mi · Post by **mono.mi** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:02 pm

Is there any way to get a spot?

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:37 pm

Six are gotten here but the other six are first to come first serve Friday when the doors open.

pumpkinpie5490 · Post by **pumpkinpie5490** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:30 am

Hello, I’m new to the forums. Where can I post a question about open Karaoke?

-a nervous weeb

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:23 pm

Here ya go
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=24110&p=296144#p296144

Post by **ERiKA** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:58 pm

otakuforlife wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:13 am

ERiKA wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:17 pm
Name (Stage Name): KLOVER (pronounced "clover")
Song: Queen of Hearts
Artist: 奏音69/luz
Song Running Time: 3:48
Instruments: N/A
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RAjpiiUWcM

(I desperately want to contest but not 100% certain of shift schedule until sooner to con-date so *cross-fingers*)
After watching one video, ended up watching the series.

Ahhhh, disappointment but chosen staff schedule will not allow me to make it to Contest on time so you can take me off the waiting list :'((((
I'll just enjoy Open Karaoke this weekend then ^^;

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 10:05 pm

Rodger off the list.

YouTube · Post by **otakuforlife** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:55 pm

LAST CALL!
People not on the waiting list.
If you're going to change your song or drop out, you need to let me know by 8 pm EST.

queenkirlia · Post by **queenkirlia** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:02 pm

I think I can try to stop by early for an at the door spot; I was also wondering if you could add me to the online waitlist if that's possible?
Name: Queen Kirlia
Song: Yozakura o-Shichi
Artist: Sakamoto Fuyumi
Runtime: 5:27
Instruments: none today lol
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEUCdiwJtx4

Alabama-Slammer · Post by **Alabama-Slammer** » Thu Apr 18, 2019 7:17 am

otakuforlife wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:55 pm
LAST CALL!
People not on the waiting list.
If you're going to change your song or drop out, you need to let me know by 8 pm EST.

I'm a little late, but I'm dropping out

Post by **Cave** » Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:18 pm

Alabama-Slammer wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 18, 2019 7:17 am

otakuforlife wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:55 pm
LAST CALL!
People not on the waiting list.
If you're going to change your song or drop out, you need to let me know by 8 pm EST.
I'm a little late, but I'm dropping out

Noted!

Next person up is momonmnh so we will add them to the ballot and hope they see this message or show up?