Coalition Members
Derrick Ford (Event Director)
Founder of Philadelphia Recovery Coalition and Community Liaison Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences (PARR) Email: [email protected] Shawn Bright (Logistics) Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences (PARR) Email: [email protected] Alison Dunn (Judging) Pro - Act |
Nathaniel Lee (Marketing & Promotions)
Freelance Writer & journalist Email: [email protected] Joseph J. Morrison, Jr. (Event Consultant) Founder & CEO Raiser Sharp Consulting Email: [email protected] Lionel Wiley (Volunteers) Recovery House Specialists Philadelphia Office of Addiction Services (OAS) Email: [email protected] |
CONSENT DETAILS
PURPOSE
ENTRY RULES
Participants can sign up for only one genre, i.e. R&B, Gospel, etc.
All eligible participants can enter the competition. All contestants must remain free from mind mood altering chemicals during the competition. If a contestant uses drugs or alcohol during the competition he or she will be eliminated for the competition and referred to getting help from the coalition and other resources.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
All contestants are to report at the time and date assigned to them. Contestants must be at least 18 years or older and complete an entry form and consent release form. Each contestant will be required to sign a drug-free pledge. Contestants that are tardy (late), unruly or unable to follow the direction of facilitator will be eliminated from the competition, and asked to leave the premises immediately.
CLOSED AUDITIONS
Will be held in two sessions. Contestants will register, be given a number and the corresponding number which will be placed in a basket for lottery for performance order.
Audition Song Selections will solely be by choice of the contestant and should be no longer than 2-3 minutes. Each contestant will have an opportunity to sing only one song within the allotted time frame. The timing begins immediately after contestant is introduced.
Competition Song Selections however will be chosen from an approved list from Philadelphia Recovery Coalition, and will only be given to contestants chosen to move forward to the next level of competition.
After your audition, judges will vote and you will immediately be notified of your status. Either you will be invited to the next round of competition or you will be invited to join our audience participation for the next event and invited back to enter competition next year.
JUDGING
Audition Judges will be members of Philadelphia Recovery Coalition during the competition
Individuals from the community will act as judges. This is not a popularity contest, but rather a
Competition based on your singing ability. You will be scored by judges in each of these areas on a numerical scale from one to five.
High Score per judge is 20 points with combined High Score of 100-140 depending on how many judges are present. Decision of the judges at the audition / competitions and finale stages will be final, and are not subject to challenge or appeal. We encourage everyone to understand this is a competition in search of the best singers amongst our contestants and if you are not chosen to go on to the next level of competition that you not take it personal, We also ask that you receive the decision of the judges with respect.
All competition events will be open to the public and we encourage you to invite your family, friends, and loved ones, for support. Audience appreciation of your performance is encouraged.
LYRICS
Lyrics to songs auditions should not contain lyrics that are sexually explicit, suggestive, or vulgar. If contents are unacceptable Judges have a right to disqualify contestant. ABSOLUTELY No profanity is allowed.
ATTIRE
Each contestant is responsible to choose his or her own attire, but please remember this event is designed to promote positive self-image and self-expression, so PLEASE dress appropriately. Clothing should be modest. No short shorts or skirts, overly revealing shirts, inappropriate slogans, or anything that will encourage inappropriate attention. If attire is inappropriate Judges have a right to disqualify contestant.
ENTRANCE FEE
There is no entrance fee or application/registration fee for this competition.
PRIZES
1st place winner will be selected by a series of competition eliminations. 1st place winner will receive a trophy, cash prize, and opportunity to perform with a live band center stage at Recovery Idol Finals at the Dell Music Center plus a host of public appearances.
PURPOSE
- Showcase talent of persons in recovery
- Promote Positive Self Image & Self Expression
- Build Alliances and Unity within the Recovery Community
- Host positive social events
ENTRY RULES
Participants can sign up for only one genre, i.e. R&B, Gospel, etc.
All eligible participants can enter the competition. All contestants must remain free from mind mood altering chemicals during the competition. If a contestant uses drugs or alcohol during the competition he or she will be eliminated for the competition and referred to getting help from the coalition and other resources.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
All contestants are to report at the time and date assigned to them. Contestants must be at least 18 years or older and complete an entry form and consent release form. Each contestant will be required to sign a drug-free pledge. Contestants that are tardy (late), unruly or unable to follow the direction of facilitator will be eliminated from the competition, and asked to leave the premises immediately.
CLOSED AUDITIONS
Will be held in two sessions. Contestants will register, be given a number and the corresponding number which will be placed in a basket for lottery for performance order.
Audition Song Selections will solely be by choice of the contestant and should be no longer than 2-3 minutes. Each contestant will have an opportunity to sing only one song within the allotted time frame. The timing begins immediately after contestant is introduced.
Competition Song Selections however will be chosen from an approved list from Philadelphia Recovery Coalition, and will only be given to contestants chosen to move forward to the next level of competition.
After your audition, judges will vote and you will immediately be notified of your status. Either you will be invited to the next round of competition or you will be invited to join our audience participation for the next event and invited back to enter competition next year.
JUDGING
Audition Judges will be members of Philadelphia Recovery Coalition during the competition
Individuals from the community will act as judges. This is not a popularity contest, but rather a
Competition based on your singing ability. You will be scored by judges in each of these areas on a numerical scale from one to five.
- Vocal Ability
- Stage Presence/Audience Interaction
- Creative Expression/Originality
- Image/ Style
- Overall Performance
High Score per judge is 20 points with combined High Score of 100-140 depending on how many judges are present. Decision of the judges at the audition / competitions and finale stages will be final, and are not subject to challenge or appeal. We encourage everyone to understand this is a competition in search of the best singers amongst our contestants and if you are not chosen to go on to the next level of competition that you not take it personal, We also ask that you receive the decision of the judges with respect.
All competition events will be open to the public and we encourage you to invite your family, friends, and loved ones, for support. Audience appreciation of your performance is encouraged.
LYRICS
Lyrics to songs auditions should not contain lyrics that are sexually explicit, suggestive, or vulgar. If contents are unacceptable Judges have a right to disqualify contestant. ABSOLUTELY No profanity is allowed.
ATTIRE
Each contestant is responsible to choose his or her own attire, but please remember this event is designed to promote positive self-image and self-expression, so PLEASE dress appropriately. Clothing should be modest. No short shorts or skirts, overly revealing shirts, inappropriate slogans, or anything that will encourage inappropriate attention. If attire is inappropriate Judges have a right to disqualify contestant.
ENTRANCE FEE
There is no entrance fee or application/registration fee for this competition.
PRIZES
1st place winner will be selected by a series of competition eliminations. 1st place winner will receive a trophy, cash prize, and opportunity to perform with a live band center stage at Recovery Idol Finals at the Dell Music Center plus a host of public appearances.