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Last Updated: Dec 30, 2007 |
Vocal Contest to Follow Format Consistent with Popular Television Show
Pride Houston will kick off a series
of vocal contests with Houston Pride Idol, an offshoot of the popular
television show American Idol, to find Houston’s next singing superstar
beginning April 14.
Making its Houston debut, Pride Idol will host live vocal performances
on April 14 at the Pride Houston office to bring out the best musical
talent in the gay community. Selected contestants will advance to
the five qualifying rounds that will culminate with a semi-final and
final round in June. Houston native and American Idol contestant
Kimberly Caldwell will emcee the finals.
“Our first ever Houston Pride Idol event will spotlight the
undiscovered and gifted vocalists within our gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgendered (GLBT) community,” said Eric Skains, co-chairman of Pride
Houston’s events committee. “A non-amateur event, Pride Idol
Houston’s judging panel will consist of local music professionals and
special guests. Although Pride Houston is producing this event,
we encourage those from all over Houston to come out and showcase their
vocal talent,” he added.
The top three performers from each qualifying round will advance to the
semi-finals with three ultimately making it to the final round.
Song selections will be made by the contestant for the qualifying and
semi-final rounds. The Pride Events Committee will select a song
for each contestant during the final round.
Each qualifying round will begin at 10 p.m. at Guava Lamp, 570 Waugh Drive, on the following dates:
• Wednesday, April 18
• Thursday, May 3
• Thursday, May 17
• Thursday, May 31
• Thursday, June 14
Those who qualify will receive free drinks, up to a $50 value, for the
evening and advance to the semi-final round on June 17th, 9 p.m. at
Guava Lamp. The top three semi-finalists will perform live on the
Main Stage at the Pride Houston Parade and Festival on June 23 at 5
p.m. The winner of Houston Pride Idol will receive a round-trip
paid vacation to a Southwest Airlines destination. Second and
third place winners will receive $200 and $100, respectively.
“We look forward to unveiling Houston’s next musical superstar who represents the GLBT community well,” said Skains.
Contestants can fill out an application at Guava Lamp, at the Pride
Houston Office at 1415 California, or at
www.myspace.com/houstonprideidol
About Pride Houston
Pride Houston, a volunteer organization, produces Houston’s Annual GLBT
Pride Parade and Festival. Our 29th anniversary festivities,
celebrating Houston’s gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community
are scheduled for Saturday, June 23, 2007. This year’s theme
reflects our “Lone Star Pride.” The Festival kicks off at 11:00
AM near Westheimer and Commonwealth and concludes at 8:00 PM. The
fabulous and unique Night-time Parade draws over 100,000
spectators! The Parade begins promptly at 8:45 PM at the corner
of Westheimer and Woodhead and finishes around midnight at Westheimer
at Whitney. To buy Festival tickets, join the fun, and learn more
about Pride Houston, please visit our website at www.pridehouston.org
or contact us at (713)529-6979. Pride Houston is a 501 (c) (3)
organization.
About Our Sponsors
Pride Houston deeply appreciates this year’s sponsors and hope that our community continues to support them when possible.
The naming sponsor for Houston Pride Idol is SKYY Vodka. Travel provided by Southwest Airlines.
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