Hello world!

Some common questions and answers to help you navigate through the competition! 

Q: As contestants do we need to check in by a certain time? For example. If the competition starts at 8 do I need to be there at like 7:45 so you know I’ve arrived? And on the opposite end, is there also a grace period for late arrivals?

We will have a first hour warm up and start officially 1 hour into the scheduled time. We will officially start randomly drawing names for the competition in hour 2. You must be there when your name is called to compete.

Q:  If we make it to the genre championships do we sing the SAME song or another one at that round for that genre?  Also the same question for the GRAND championship?

If you enter in more than one Genre and qualify for more than one, you have to choose the Genre you’ll compete at for Finals. Others will take your place in previous genres. You can sing whatever you wish as long as it fits the genre, Heat Karaoke Championships will have the final say it if doesn’t.

Q:  I saw there will be VIP seating options for the championships. When will those be available for purchase? If they exist already I cannot find them, and I’m certain I’ll want to attend even if I don’t advance.

Each of the genre finals and the Grand Finale will have prime seating options for sale. I’ve blocked 8 tables for family and friends and whomever to purchase seats up front and also to help finance the competition. These seats are at tables of 6, you can buy a seat for $10 or message me to buy a whole table for $50 for the Country Finals – Click here: https://heatkaraoke.com/karaoke-event/the-country-genre-finals-at-the-hub-of-kennewick/ 

Q:  Are the Judges being paid?

Yes, the Judges are receiving a fee for their work, I believe that in order to get professional results we should expect to pay for them.

Q: Can you use YouTube?

No, Those are not for public use… I must either own the song, or be able to purchase it from the Vendor you chose. I prefer Soundchoice and Karaoke Version (parent company of Karafun)

Q: Can I compete again?

All Qualifiers for this event are now complete. Watch this site for future competitions!

Q:  How are the judges scoring for these Final Rounds?

The Finals have a judging rubric based on 50 points covering Vocal Ability, Song choice/Difficulty, Creativity and Originality and Overall Performance. The competitors will receive a copy of the Heat Rubric via email.

Q:  May I change my song?

Your song must be turned in NO LATER than 6pm Saturday unless you are a last minute replacement for an original competitor. In those cases Heat Entertainment will notify you of your required submission date and time.