Karaoke Competition $1,000 cash first prize

Entry and eligibility

• Entry is free and open to amateur singers.
• Contestants must be at least 18 years old, or meet venue licensing requirements.
• If you don't qualify in a heat, you can re-enter later heats until you secure a spot in the semi-finals.
• Once you've qualified for the semi-finals, you can't compete in any remaining heats.

Performance and song selection

• Choose your track from the official karaoke catalogue at the venue on the night.
• Props and costumes are welcome, as long as they don't cause damage or delay the show.
• Live backing instruments and custom audio tracks on external devices (such as USB) are not allowed, to keep things fair.

Judging: heats

Heats are judged 100% by the official judges.

• 40%Vocal ability and pitch. Accuracy, tone, range and breath control.
• 30%Stage presence and engagement. Energy, confidence, body language and crowd interaction.
• 20%Song choice and interpretation. How well the song suits you and how well you deliver it.
• 10%Overall entertainment value. Performance impact and crowd response.

Judging: semi-finals and grand final

Each contestant's overall score combines the judges' scores (60%) with contestant peer voting (40%).

Peer voting rules

1. Each finalist receives an official ballot paper before the round starts.
2. After all performances, each finalist ranks their top 3 performers of the night: 1st preference earns 3 points, 2nd earns 2 points and 3rd earns 1 point.
3. You can't vote for yourself. A ballot with a self-vote is invalid.
4. Every finalist must submit a complete ballot for their own peer points to count toward the round totals.
5. Peer voting points are normalised so they make up 40% of each contestant's final combined score.

Code of conduct and integrity

• Show good sportsmanship and respect to fellow performers, judges, host staff and patrons.
• The judges' and organisers' tally calculations are final. Individual scorecards and voting ballots stay confidential.