Terra Nova Plaza Chula Vista s Got Talent Contest Calling talented vocalists, dancers, bands, ventriloquists, comedians, novelty acts and other performers to enter the Chula Vista s Got Talent contest at Terra Nova Plaza, located at 394 E H Street and East H Street in Chula Vista, CA 91910. Auditions are Thursday, July 21 from 3:30 7:30 p.m. Finals are Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m. Contestant Eligibility Entry is FREE. ONLY Chula Vista residents can enter. ALL age contestants children through adults can compete Entry open to soloists or groups, 2+ contestants performing together such as a 10 member dance group, a singing duet, a 3 piece band. How to Enter Complete the following Chula Vista s Got Talent two forms in advance or bring to the Auditions on July 21. o o Submit ONE Entry Form for contestant soloist or group (2+ performers). Example: if Trio just submit ONE Entry form. Summit Individual Liability & Release Form for EACH performer. Example: if Trio the three contestants must EACH complete Individual Liability & Release Form. Advance Entry Form and Release submission is recommended to get reserved Audition time for July 21, rather than having to wait in line. For advance entry, submit form by July 10 via: o Email to info@veryspecialevents.com o Fax to 858.485.0389 o Mail to Chula Vista s Got Talent, c/o Very Special Events, P.O. Box 502607, San Diego, CA 92150 2607. On site entry registration opens at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21.
The Auditions Auditions are Thursday, July 21 from 3:30 7:30 p.m. at Terra Nova Plaza. Pre registered contestants should arrive at least one half hour before their scheduled Audition time. We recommend bringing copy of the Entry and Release Forms should the check in staff not have on file. On site competition registrants will receive an audition number at check in. If you are not a soloist contestant, designate one member of your duet, trio or larger contestant group to check in. Terra Nova Plaza will provide the following: Sound system and sound tech to play music from a USB Stick, iphone, ipad or CD for dance and vocal performances without instruments. 30 x 30 outdoor audition space. Musicians can bring their own sound system but reminder that limited power access is available. Solo vocalists or dancers may be accompanied by non contest entry musician(s) Dressing rooms are NOT available so optional wear performance attire for the Auditions. Each Soloist or Group will have up to two (2 1/2) minutes to audition. The Judges have the option to request shorter or longer performances from contestants. The Auditions are open to the public. The Audition Judges, with diverse vocal, music, dance, theater and performance expertise, will select finalists. The Judges will determine the number of finalists. Finalist Notification. Finalists will be contacted by July 24, 2016 at 5 p.m. Finalists names will be posted on the Terra Nova Plaza website (terranovaplaza.com) and Facebook (facebook.com/terranovaplaza) on July 15 by 5 p.m.
Finals Chula Vista s Got Talent begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Terra Nova Plaza will provide the following: Sound system and sound tech to play music from USB Stick, iphone, ipad or CD for dance and vocal performances without instruments. Microphone (hand held and stand option) Stage; depending on size of group or type of performance, finalists have the option to perform on stage, or in front of stage. Solo vocalists or dancers may be accompanied by non contest entry musician(s). Folding chairs will be available for soloists or groups with up to 10 performers; larger groups should bring additional chairs as needed. Dressing rooms are NOT available so finalists should wear performance attire. New Judges, not the Audition panel, will select the Chula Vista s Got Talent winners. Attendees at the Finals can vote to select a People s Choice winner. Prizes $1,000 Grand Prize Talent Winner (one winner from both categories) $300 Group Winner (2+ performers) $300 Solo Performance Winner $300 Three (3) $100 Judges Special Award Winners (both categories eligible) $100 People s Choice Winner (can be one of the judges selected winner) Questions? Submit questions via email to info@veryspecialevents.com or call Very Special Events (VSE) at 800.214.3020.
Contestant Entry Form Contest Performing as ( mark one): Soloist Duet (2) Trio (3) Four or more (4+) number performing together Entry Age Range (circle one): Under Age 12 Teen (13 18) Adult (Age 19+) Mixed Youth/Adult If applicable, Group name such as XYZ Band Performer(s) Information (name, email and phone number); Soloist lists his/her info; groups list info for ALL performing together. If needed, add pages to list additional performers. Names(s) Email Phone Number ( ) If Group, Key Representative Name If contestant is not age 18 years of age by July 21, 2016 complete the following: Parent/Guardian Contact Name Contestant or Parent Email Contestant or Parent Phone ( ) Describe your talent/contest performance Reminder: Soloist/EACH member if group must complete the Contestant Liability & Release Form to submit with ONE Entry Form.
Complete and bring Entry Form and Liability & Release Form(s) to the Auditions on Thursday, July 21, 2016 or expedite entry process by submitting in advance by July 10, 2016 via one of the following: Email to info@veryspecialevents.com Fax to 858.485.0389 Mail to Chula Vista s Got Talent, c/o Very Special Events, P.O. Box 502607, San Diego, CA 92150 2607 Terra Nova Plaza Chula Vista s Got Talent Contestant Liability & Release Form Complete a SEPARATE Liability & Release form for EACH performer to submit with ONE Entry Form. Example: If trio, submit ONE Entry Form with three Contestant Liability & Release Forms, First Name Last Name Parent/Guardian First Name Last Name If contestant is not age 18 years of age by July 21, 2016 Contestant Chula Vista Zip Code Contestant or Parent Phone ( ) Email By my signature below I agree to, and understand the following, regarding my, or my child s entry, in the Chula Vista s Got Talent contest at Terra Nova Plaza: I/My child has permission to enter the contest and I grant Terra Nova Plaza and NewMark Merrill Inc a royalty free, perpetual license to use images or videos of me/my child for any promotional, publicity purposes. I attest that I live in a Chula Vista, California zip code area and will bring proof of my address to the Auditions on July 21, 2016. I release and hold harmless Terra Nova Plaza and NewMark Merrill Inc. partners, shareholders, officers, directors, licensees, employees, lessees, customers, agencies, sponsors and representatives ( Indemnified Parties ) against and from any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, penalties, suits, claims, damages or injuries of any kind by either me/my child coming onto the property or participating in the Auditions on July 21, 2016 or finals on July 28, 2016. Chula Vista s Got Talent is a contest created and produced by Terra Nova Plaza and has NO relationship, endorsement or connection with America s Got Talent, a television show. Contestant Name If Age 18+ Signature If under Age 18: Parent/Legal Guardian Name Parent/Legal Guardian Signature