STAR90 EVENTS: SOLO CONTEST RULES

1. Age Requirement

All contestants must be 21 years or older as of the contest date.

2. Qualtification

All participants must qualify in person during a designated Wednesday night within the qualifying period.

3. Eligibility After Winning

• 1st Place winners are ineligible to compete for 2 years.

• 2nd and 3rd Place winners are ineligible for 1 year.

• 4th and 5th Place winners are ineligible for one contest cycle.

One overall winner will be declared per placement (1st–5th). Previous placement restrictions may apply to one-night contests.

4. Performer Eligibility

Entertainers (e.g., band members, actors) are eligible to compete.

5. Prop Restrictions

No off-stage props (e.g., drinks, audience members) are permitted. Clothing-related items (e.g., hats) are allowed. Instruments must remain on the performer’s person throughout the performance.

6. Stage Conduct

Performers may not leave the stage or throw items into the crowd. Acrobatics, gymnastics, and mess-making (e.g., confetti) are prohibited for safety reasons.

7. Song Versions

Only legally licensed karaoke tracks provided by the KJ may be used. Fan-made or minus tracks are prohibited. YouTube tracks are permitted only if legally produced. Final approval lies with the Contest Director and KJ.

8. Time Limit

Songs may not exceed 5 minutes. Overlength songs will be faded out, and the performance will end.

9. Song Selection (Round-Specific)

Duplicate songs within the same round are not allowed.

10. Song/Artist Repetition (Across Rounds)

Contestants may not repeat the same song or artist across different rounds.

11. Content Restrictions

Explicit lyrics are allowed within reason. Material deemed vulgar, sexually explicit, or involving nudity is strictly prohibited.

12. Song Format Per Round

• Quarterfinals & Semifinals: One judged song per contestant.

• Finals: Either two songs per contestant or one song, with the top 15 singing a second, depending on semifinal scoring. Format is at the discretion of the Contest Director.

13. Genre & Language

Any genre or language is allowed. For Finals, each song must represent a different genre. Final approval is at the Contest Director’s discretion.

14. Judge Contact Prohibited

No contestant, family member, or associate may contact judges before or during the contest. Contact includes conversation, gestures, or handshakes. Judges will wear official “JUDGE” badges and are off-limits at all times.

15. Conduct and Disqualification

Poor sportsmanship, harassment, inappropriate social media posts, or any offensive behavior by a contestant, their family, or associates (before, during, or after the event) will result in disqualification and possible score nullification. In such cases, the next eligible contestant will advance.

16. Performance Order

Order of performance is determined by random draw.

17. Song Submission

Song changes or failures to submit by the deadline may result in disqualification, unless due to a verified technical issue determined by the Contest Director.

18. Punctuality

Contestants must be ready to perform. Failure to take the stage within 30 seconds of being called results in disqualification.

19. Finality of Judging

All judging decisions are final. Arguments, disputes, or poor sportsmanship toward judges or staff will result in disqualification from future events.

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SCORING SYSTEM

Total: 100 Points

• Vocal Performance (75 Points)

Assessed on pitch, rhythm, breath control, diction, mic technique, vocal strength, range, and artistic interpretation.

• Stage Presence (15 Points)

Evaluates confidence, audience engagement, movement, attire, and command of the stage.

• Crowd Response (10 Points)

Judges consider audience reaction and engagement. Bring supporters!

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PRIZES

• 1st Place: $1,500

• 2nd Place: $800

• 3rd Place: $400

• 4th Place: $100

• 5th Place: $50

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Note: Rules and format are subject to change at the discretion of the Contest Director.